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    The Battle of Surabaya began on November 10, 1945 when British troops demanded that Indonesian forces surrender their weapons. The Indonesians refused and fought back against the British and Allied forces. Over the next three weeks, there was heroic but bloody fighting in the streets of Surabaya. By November 13th, the British had conquered the city, with thousands of Indonesians killed compared to hundreds of British casualties. Though Indonesia lost arms, the battle inspired national resistance and international support for Indonesian independence.

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    The Battle of Surabaya began on November 10, 1945 when British troops demanded that Indonesian forces surrender their weapons. The Indonesians refused and fought back against the British and Allied forces. Over the next three weeks, there was heroic but bloody fighting in the streets of Surabaya. By November 13th, the British had conquered the city, with thousands of Indonesians killed compared to hundreds of British casualties. Though Indonesia lost arms, the battle inspired national resistance and international support for Indonesian independence.

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    The Battle of Surabaya began on November 10, 1945 when British troops demanded that Indonesian forces surrender their weapons. The Indonesians refused and fought back against the British and Allied forces. Over the next three weeks, there was heroic but bloody fighting in the streets of Surabaya. By November 13th, the British had conquered the city, with thousands of Indonesians killed compared to hundreds of British casualties. Though Indonesia lost arms, the battle inspired national resistance and international support for Indonesian independence.

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    Activity 2

    The Battle of Surabaya

    On 10 November, Indonesia celebrates Hari


    Pahlawan or Heroes Day in remembrance of the Battle of
    Surabaya which started on that very date in the year 1945.
    The bloody battle took place because Indonesians refused
    to surrender their weaponry to British army. British Army
    at that time was part of the Allied Forces. The defiant
    Bung Tomo is the well-known revolutionary leader who
    played a very important role in this battle.

    It all started because of a misunderstanding between


    British troops in Jakarta and those in Surabaya, under the
    command of Brigadier A.W.WS. Mallaby. Brigadier
    Mallaby already had an agreement with Governor of East
    Java Mr. Surya. The agreement stated that British would
    not ask Indonesian troops and militia to surrender their
    weapons.

    However, a British plane from Jakarta dropped leaflets all


    over Surabaya. The leaflet told Indonesians to do
    otherwise on 27 October 1945. This action angered the
    Indonesian troops and militia leaders because they felt
    betrayed.

    On 30 October 1945, Brigadier Mallaby was killed as he


    was approaching the British troops’ post near Jembatan
    Merah or Red Bridge, Surabaya. There were many reports
    about the death, but it was widely believed that the
    Brigadier was murdered by Indonesian militia. Looking at
    this situation, Lieutenant General Sir Philip Christison
    brought in reinforcements to siege the city.

    In the early morning of 10 November 1945, British troops


    began to advance into Surabaya with cover from both
    naval and air bombardment. Although the Indonesians
    defended the city heroically, the city was conquered
    within 3 days and the whole battle lasted for 3 weeks. In
    total, between 6,000 and 16,000 Indonesians died while
    casualties on the British side were about 600 to 2000.

    Battle of Surabaya caused Indonesia to lose weaponry


    which hampered the country’s independence struggle.
    However, the battle provoked Indonesian and
    international mass to rally for the country’s independence
    which made this battle especially important for
    Indonesian national revolution.
    Adapted from: http://www.globalindonesianvoices.com/17298/hari-pahlawan-battle-
    of-surabaya- the-story-behind-indonesias-heroes-day/

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