Question

why did dutch follow a scorched earth policy​

Answer 1

Answer:

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:

When Japanese attacked the Java, the Dutch followed  ‘a scorched earth’ policy, destroying sawmills, and  burning huge piles of giant teak logs so that they  would not fall into Japanese hands.