WW2 Japanese Capture of Andaman Island | Stock Footage

Animated map. On March 23, 1942 a battalion from the Japanese 18th Infantry Division landed on Andaman Island and occupied Port Blair. There was no resistance. Japanese soldiers in landing craft, Japanese seaplane flies overhead. Japanese soldiers hit the beach and takes up defensive positions. Shows British flag lowered to ground. Group of Japanese soldiers around a stack of confiscated rifles. Shows Japanese celebrating the occupation of Andaman Island. Natives of Andaman Island interacting with Japanese soldiers. Street scene of Port Blair after occupation by Japan. Flag of Japan hanging on building front.

[gatheringleaves]

I wonder if they ever reached North Sentinel Island?