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In 1942, Japan invaded and occupied East Timor, then a colony of Portugal. What was this occupation like for the native people and Portuguese govermment workers? Did Portugal ever attempt to retake control or declare war on Japan?

by /u/George_S_Patton_III in /r/AskHistorians

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