Behind The Battle Ground Of Surabaya 10 November 1945

Battle of Surabaya was the biggest battle in Indonesian History. It took place in November 10, 1945. Indonesian military supported by thousands Indonesian militants tried to throw back Multinational Military Led By English Army.

Here are the stories in black and white photos

Two English soldiers ran to secure from Indonesians' attack

Two English soldiers hide on the site of street

A Gurkha looked for protection behind a tank.

After Indonesia announced independence in August 17, 1945 , Indonesian militants tried to grab ex Japanese colony. They took Japanese weapons and artileries.

October 25, 1945 5000 Military Armies from 23 multinational countries Led by Mallaby docked in Surabaya. Their mission was to disarmed Japanese soldiers. In fact, they brought Dutch military who wanted to plant their colonization in Indonesia for second time. That had made Indonesians angry.

Gurkha soldier protected tank convoy.

An English soldier was holding a gun and grenate grabbed from Indonesian militants.

Civilians avoided battle ground.

The biggest fight started on October, 1945. It started at 4.30 30,000 armed militants with 100,000 Indonesian civilian fighters attacked some posts. 18 high multinational officers killed and 384 soldiers died. About 6,000 militants killed.

Indonesian President held meeting with Mallaby. The aggreement was met to cease fire. There was a big incident in 30 October 1945. Mallaby was killed.

Gurkha opened up the blokade by Indonesian

Wall written calling from Indonesian soldiers awakened youngsters of Surabaya

Multinational soldiers faced the biggest offensive attack because some Ulama ( Islamic Religion Preachers) Released Jihad Resolution. Jihad was calling of Holy war in Islamic belief.

Some Chinese migrants left Surabaya.

Japanese tanker Osaka Maru was burnt in Surabaya harbour.

An Indonesian police officer received 18 guns from militants but the guns could be seized back by militants.

The battle took place for three weeks. About 20,000 killed and 1,500 Multinational armies killed. 150,000 civilians left Surabaya. The battle of Surabaya had made international recognize that Indonesian Supremacy still existed.

A Gurkha observed tank used by Indonesian soldiers.

An injured Gurkha was waiting for evacuation.

Civilians cought by a Gurkha accused of looting.

Gurkhas attacked with bombs in Gresik.

A Gurkha hid behind broken tank.

Civilians lined for clean water.

Gurkha fought with Indonesian snipers.

An announcement from Indonesian soldiers asked Gurkha not to fight Indonesian.

Surabaya battle 10 November, 1945 now is celebrated as Heroes Day of Indonesian.

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