Question

explain why the dutch adopted the ' scorched earth policy' during the war.(3 marks ) class 9 - history

Answer 1

Scorched Earth Policy by Dutch

In Java, the Dutch followed the scorched earth policy, to avoid Japanese use timbers and woods for their own war.

The Dutch destroy the timbers and burnt huge piles of giant teak logs so that the Japanese could not use the timbers for their war needs.

Dutch save themselves with this policy.

Answer 2

Answer:

In Java, just before the Japanese occupied the region, the Dutch followed the 'scorched earth policy' destroying saw mills, burning huge piles of giant teak logs so that they could not fall into Japanese hands.