Cari Jawaban Reading Comprehension Task 1, Chapter 9: The Battle of Surabaya

2. When did the battle take place?

Answer: 10 November 1945.

3. Where did it happen?

Answer: Surabaya, Indonesia.

4. What caused the battle? Draw a diagram that shows chronologically the events that led to the battle.

Answer:

- It all started because of a misunderstanding between British troops in Jakarta and those in Surabaya.

- British Army's Brigadier Mallaby already had an agreement with Governor of East Java Mr. Surya not to ask Indonesian troops and militia to surrender their weapons.

- However, a British plane from Jakarta dropped leaflets all over Surabaya.

- The leaflet told Indonesians to do otherwise on 27 October 1945.

- This action angered the Indonesian troops and militia leaders because they felt betrayed.

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