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.
Series of Events:
The battle 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 flew from Jakarta dropped leaflets all over Surabaya. The leaflet told Indonesians to surrender on 27 October 1945.
This action angered the Indonesian troops and militia leaders because they felt betrayed.
They ready to defend their country and their freedom again. So, Indonesia army and civilians in Surabaya all prepared to fight againts British troops.
On 30 October 1945, Brigadier Mallaby was killed by Indonesian troops 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.
Due to this situation, Lieutenant General Sir Philip Christison brought in reinforcements to siege the city.
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