LET THE PHOTO's and STORY OF SURABAYA 10 NOVEMBER 1945
SURABAYA BATTLE IN PHOTO HISTORY 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...