Kategorie: Wszystkie - intervention - independence - casualties - resistance

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battle of surabya

battle of surabya

battle of surabya

Legacy

- Memorials and monuments in Surabaya
- National Heroes Day in Indonesia (10th November)
- Symbol of Indonesian resistance

Parties Involved

- Dutch colonial forces
- British Indian Army
- Indonesian nationalists (including militias)

Battle of Surabaya ## Background

- Indonesian proclamation of independence
- Japanese surrender
- Indonesian National Revolution

Consequences

- Strengthening of Indonesian resolve for independence
- International attention to Indonesian independence movement
- Indonesian casualties

Key Events

- International condemnation of Dutch actions
- British naval bombardment
- Dutch aerial bombardment
- Street fighting in Surabaya

Timeline

- 11th December 1945: Surabaya falls to Dutch forces
- 10th December 1945: Full British-Dutch military intervention
- 15th November 1945: British-Indonesian ceasefire agreement
- 11th November 1945: British intervention
- 10th November 1945: Start of the battle