REVOLUTION INDONESIA SURABAYA 1945

Surabaya battle against the allied forces can not be separated from the events that preceded it, is the effort perbutan power and weapons from the hands of Japan , which began on 2 September 1945. The incident has raised upheaval so me - nimbulkan revolution confrontational situation . The youths managed to have weapons, and the government provides support for their actions . In fact, both are prepared to deal with threats coming from both outside and from within .
The arrival of the Allied forces in Surabaya
On October 25, 1945 , Allied troops from 49 Brigade under the command of Brigadier General AWS Mallaby landed in Surabaya . The troops are part of the 23 Division under the command of General DC Hawthorn. They were given the task of commander AFNEI to disarm the Japanese soldiers and rescue the Allied internment . The leader of the Allied forces met R.M. Suryo ( holders of Indonesian rule in East Java ) . But the Indonesian government in East Java were reluctant to welcome them . After a meeting between representatives of the government of the Republic of Indonesia with Brigadier General AWS Mallaby , agreed on the following points.
Britain promised that their soldiers are not the Dutch forces . ,
They agree to work together both sides to ensure the security and peace
They immediately form a contact bureau so that the cooperation can be implemented as well as possible
England will only disarm the Japanese .

Therefore, the Republic of Indonesia to allow the British army entered the city on the condition that only the objects in accordance with the duties that may be occupied, such as internment camps. But in subsequent developments, the British reneged on his promise. On October 26, 1945 night a platoon of field security section under the command of Captain Shaw assault to prison Kalisosok to free Colonel Huiyer (a Navy Colonel Netherlands) with his friends.

British action was continued by occupying Morokrembangan Air Base, Port of Tanjung Perak, Post Office, the International Bank Building, and other vital objects. On October 27, 1945, 11:00 British aircraft spread pamphlets. Pamphlets containing the order for the people of Surabaya handed weapon had taken out of the hands of the Japanese. The Government of the Republic of Indonesia tried to ask it to Brigadier General AWS Mallaby, but he admitted knowing about the pamphlet.


The attitude of the Indonesian government eliminates trust him. The Government asked the youth to remain alert for any possibilities. On October 27 1945 the first armed contact between the youth with the British. Gunfire was widespread, resulting in battles between Indonesia and the United Kingdom on 28, 29 and 30 October 1945. During that battle, Allied forces could repulsed and even almost destroyed by Indonesian troops.

Some vital object was retaken by the youth. Even the leader of the Allied forces Brigadier General AWS Mallaby successfully captured by the youth. See reality as it is, the commander of allied forces to contact the President to settle a dispute between the youth with the British forces opened there. On October 30, 1945, President Sukarno, Hatta, and Amir Syarifuddin come to Surabaya to reconcile the dispute. Peace was achieved, but upon his return to Jakarta Soekarno and his entourage, the battle resumed and killed General AWS Mallaby. British forces almost completely destroyed, and then they ask bantuna of Division V under the command of Major General Mansergh with strength of 24,000 people.
On November 9, 1945, the British issued an ultimatum containing a threat will be pounding the city of Surabaya on land, sea, and air if people do not obey commands Indonesia Surabaya England. They also issued an instruction that the contents that all the leaders of the Indonesian people and the youth in Surabaya should arrive no later than November 10, 1945, at 06.00 am on the designated place. They are required to come up with his hands on his head, and then signed a document which is available as a sign of surrender unconditionally.
Incident 10 November
The young man holding the gun was ordered to surrender his weapons . The ultimatum was not obeyed by the people of Surabaya . On November 10, 1945 fighting Surabaya very powerful . Surabaya people determined to fight to the death. The incident is a symbol of courage and determination in defending the independence of Indonesia . 10 November event is celebrated every year as the hero by the entire nation of Indonesia .