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[edit] Dutch East Indies
Why does Dutch East Indies ends at 1945? Japanese defeated the dutch in 1942. Peace. --Nielswik(talk) 04:54, 25 November 2006 (UTC)
- My guess would be that 1945 represents the official end upon proclamation of Indonesian independence. The Japanese occupation was considered illegal (hence the term occupation). Although the legality of the Dutch East Indies could also be questioned, it is a lot more accepted as official (even if not legitimate) than say the Japanese occupation. When did the Japanese relinquishe control of "Indonesia" and who did they relinquish it to? Dutch or Indonesia? Was it on August 15? But, it probably isn't that important. --Merbabu 05:19, 25 November 2006 (UTC)
and where is entry about Portuguese occupation? (it should bebefore dutch). Peace. --Nielswik(talk) 08:18, 2 December 2006 (UTC)
