Battle of Surabaya

Battle of Surabaya - 1945 ().

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Liberation of Surabaya from pro-independence Indonesian soldiers and militia by British and British Indian troops.

Part of the Indonesian National Revolution.

There were about 100,000 to 120,000 militia units, some armed with rifles, swords, and bamboo spears. They were described as a pro-Independence mob.

The main city was taken in 3 days but fighting continued for three weeks. The main battle started on 10 November 1945.

There were some events that led up to the main battle including the loss of 200 British soldiers in fighting beforehand.

see Wikipedia

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