- On 30 October 1945, Brigadier Mallaby was killed as he was approaching the British troops’ post near Jembatan Merah or Red Bridge, Surabaya.
- Looking at this situation, Lieutenant General Sir Philip Christison brought in reinforcements to siege the city.
- In the early morning of 10 November 1945, British troops began to advance into Surabaya with cover from both naval and air bombardment.
- Although the Indonesians defended the city heroically, the city was conquered within 3 days and the wholebattle lasted for 3 weeks.
- The battle provoked Indonesian and international mass to rally for the country’s independence which made this battle especially important for Indonesian national revolution.
5. What do think about the Indonesian military power compared to that of the British army at that time?
Answer: The Indonesia military power was more weaker than British Army. But, Indonesian militia and Indonesian people fought and defended the city and country bravely.
6. What made the Indonesians dare to face the British army military aggression?
Answer: Indonesia wanted to defend their country independency from all colonialism.
7. Did the Indonesian lose or win the battle? Why do you think so?
Answer: Indonesia lost more people than British army. But battle of Surabaya provoked all Indonesian to establish national revolution to defend their independency.
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