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ORDER OF BATTLE // January 1, 1942

Battle of Tarakan

Estimated force strength by side, with confidence labels per surviving record.

Forces engaged

2 sides catalogued · combined 7,965 estimated

  • Netherlands

    1,365

    Medium-confidence figure

  • Japan

    6,600

    Medium-confidence figure

Battle context

Battle of Tarakan, World War II.

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Last verified June 2026
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