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December 8, 1941: The USA declares war on Japan; Britain and Dutch East Indies follow.
December 15, 1941: RAF withdraws from Malaysia to Sumatra.
December 27, 1941: Japanese invaders occupy Tambelan Islands, Dutch territory, between Borneo and Singapore.
January 1, 1942: Treaty of Washington. No fewer than 26 countries agree to first settle war in Europe and refrain from separate peace with Axis powers, while keeping Japan in check in Pacific region.
January 10, 1942: Japanese troops invade Northern Celebes, and Island of Tarakan off the Borneo coast. Dutch defenders destroy its oil installations. See Battle of Tarakan (1942)