SE Asian weather and the Japanese 1941-42

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Peter H
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SE Asian weather and the Japanese 1941-42

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Post by Peter H » 20 Apr 2005, 12:46

Regardless of the diplomatic and current affair situation was the period December 1941-April 1942 an ideal campaigning season,weatherwise, for the Japanese attacks in SE Asia?Would they had chosen this period as the best for military operations?

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Post by Michael Tapner » 20 Apr 2005, 13:32

While Japan was going to war over a vast area, the answer to your question is yes they were going to war at the right time.
The rains from the northern weather patterns peak in October and November, rapidly dwindling in December, while the equatorial monsoon really starts picking up in March/April.
The best campaigning weather in Malaya, the NEI and the Philippines is genrally Jan - Feb and again in August - September.
There are some subtle changes from region to region, but that is a passable guide that covers the main campaigning region.


If you want to check out historical weather patterns, look at the BBC weather site then choosde a region and a city. They provide average monthly rainfall figures, average days of sunshine per month and average sunlight hours per month.


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Post by Peter H » 21 Apr 2005, 16:26

Thanks Michael.

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Peter

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