The term "Indonesian Occupation" typically refers to the period during which Indonesia was under Japanese control from 1942 to 1945 during World War II. This occupation ended Dutch colonial rule and significantly impacted the Indonesian independence movement. The Japanese aimed to exploit Indonesia's resources and used forced labor, leading to widespread suffering among the local population. After Japan's defeat in 1945, Indonesia declared its independence, leading to a struggle against Dutch attempts to regain control. This conflict, known as the Indonesian National Revolution, ultimately resulted in Indonesia achieving full sovereignty in 1949, marking the end of colonial rule by the Netherlands.