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Invasion of Java

1811 CE

A large British expedition landed on Java in August 1811 and defeated Franco-Dutch forces after fighting around Batavia and the fortified lines at Cornelis.

The surrender gave Britain control of Java until the post-war settlement returned most Dutch possessions. Stamford Raffles became lieutenant-governor and attempted administrative reform.

To the Eastern Seas culminates in this contest, combining amphibious warfare with rivalry over how Britain should use victory in the region.

Related people for Invasion of Java

Edward Pellew, 1st Viscount Exmouth1757–1833 Thomas Stamford Raffles1781–1826

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