| Date from | 07 December 1975 |
|---|---|
| Date to | 07 December 1975 |
| Category | Invasion |
Indonesian Invasion of East Timor
Description
The Indonesian invasion of East Timor, also known as Operasi Seroja, or 'Operation Lotus', began on December 7 1975. With US approval, Indonesian forces launched a massive air and sea invasion using almost entirely US-supplied weapons and equipment.