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==== Assault on Simpang Haru School (1945) ==== ==== Assault on Simpang Haru School (1945) ====
On 27 November 1945, the KNIL soldiers entered Simpang Haru School, they entered the school while the teacher and students were studying. The Dutch throw many item they had. The master school name is ], didn't like it. He asking about what they need, ] go to their headquarters and disscused with the commander, but they brutally punched Said Rasjad until he was incapacitated.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |last=Mestika Zed |first= |url=https://books.google.co.id/books?id=FmKYYgEACAAJ&dq=sejarah+perjuangan+mestika+zed&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjKs_TFjcfsAhXFF3IKHdXVAhcQ6AEwAHoECAQQAQ |title=Sejarah perjuangan kemerdekaan 1945-1949 di Kota Padang dan sekitarnya |last2=Amri |first2=Emizal |last3=Edmihardi |date=2002 |publisher=Yayasan Citra Budaya Indonesia |isbn=978-979-95830-5-5 |location= |pages=191-194 |language=id |url-status=live}}</ref> On 27 November 1945, the KNIL soldiers entered Simpang Haru School, they entered the school while the teacher and students were studying. The Dutch throw many item they had. The master school name is ], didn't like it. He asking about what they need, ] go to their headquarters and disscused with the commander, but they brutally punched Said Rasjad until he was incapacitated,and after that some police come to the enemy headquarter and they bring Said to they office.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |last=Mestika Zed |first= |url=https://books.google.co.id/books?id=FmKYYgEACAAJ&dq=sejarah+perjuangan+mestika+zed&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjKs_TFjcfsAhXFF3IKHdXVAhcQ6AEwAHoECAQQAQ |title=Sejarah perjuangan kemerdekaan 1945-1949 di Kota Padang dan sekitarnya |last2=Amri |first2=Emizal |last3=Edmihardi |date=2002 |publisher=Yayasan Citra Budaya Indonesia |isbn=978-979-95830-5-5 |location= |pages=191-194 |language=id |url-status=live}}</ref>


At night, the most intense armed contact occurred with the youths under the command of ], storming the engineering school building occupied by Allied troops. Many KNIL troops died in this attack, after that the Dutch troops captured the youth troops and burned down the village at the Simpang Haru.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Rosihan Anwar|first=|date=2004|url=https://books.google.co.id/books?id=Ew-3prmwsvgC&pg=PA180&dq=insiden+simpang+haru&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi3-OTomsfsAhVa7HMBHdsGBsAQ6AEwAHoECAEQAg#v=onepage&q=insiden%20simpang%20haru&f=false|title=Sejarah kecil "petite histoire" Indonesia|location=|publisher=Penerbit Buku Kompas|isbn=978-979-709-532-1|pages=180||volume=4|language=id|url-status=live}}</ref> At night, the most intense armed contact occurred with the youths under the command of ], stormed the engineering school building occupied by Allied troops. Many KNIL troops died in this attack, after that the Dutch troops captured the youth troops include the commander and burned down the village at the Simpang Haru.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Rosihan Anwar|first=|date=2004|url=https://books.google.co.id/books?id=Ew-3prmwsvgC&pg=PA180&dq=insiden+simpang+haru&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi3-OTomsfsAhVa7HMBHdsGBsAQ6AEwAHoECAEQAg#v=onepage&q=insiden%20simpang%20haru&f=false|title=Sejarah kecil "petite histoire" Indonesia|location=|publisher=Penerbit Buku Kompas|isbn=978-979-709-532-1|pages=180||volume=4|language=id|url-status=live}}</ref>


==== Skrimish at Sungai Barameh (1945) ==== ==== Skrimish at Sungai Barameh (1945) ====

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The Battle of Padang Area (Indonesian: Pertempuran Padang Area) was a fierce engagement between Indonesian and Allied troops in Padang, West Sumatra. The Allied forces launched the clashes and looting some Indonesian headquarters in Padang. And after that, Indonesian forces launch attack in Padang and some skrimishes in Padang.

Battle of Padang Area (1945–1946)
Part of Indonesian National Revolution
Date17 November 1945 - September 1946
LocationPadang, West Sumatra
Result
  • Indonesian victory
  • Allied headquarter in Padang was destroyed and burned down by the Indonesian forces
  • Allied gunpowder magazine got looted
Territorial
changes
Allied occupied zone was recaptured by the Indonesian forces
Belligerents
 Indonesia  United Kingdom
 Netherlands
Commanders and leaders
Ahmad Husein Major Andreson
Units involved
Banteng Division IX Command KNIL
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
20 killed 100 killed
Many headquarters were destroyed
12 civilians killed

Background

On 13 October 1945, the Allied forces (British–Dutch troops) landed in Gulf of Bayur, Padang. The regiment was under the command of Brigadier General Hutchinson.

On 15 October 1945, Hutchinson met the Indonesian government in Padang. They disscussed to entered the Padang resident building to make their headquarter right there and the Indonesian government agree, but after they entered the resident building, they looted many documents about government.

Battle and Skirmishes

On 15 November 1945, the British looted and stole thegovernment documents at the resident building. The Indonesian forces response was to send 500 troops to the resident area. They disguised as the employee of the Residents.

Assault on Simpang Haru School (1945)

On 27 November 1945, the KNIL soldiers entered Simpang Haru School, they entered the school while the teacher and students were studying. The Dutch throw many item they had. The master school name is Said Rasjad, didn't like it. He asking about what they need, Said go to their headquarters and disscused with the commander, but they brutally punched Said Rasjad until he was incapacitated,and after that some police come to the enemy headquarter and they bring Said to they office.

At night, the most intense armed contact occurred with the youths under the command of Rasyid Boneng, stormed the engineering school building occupied by Allied troops. Many KNIL troops died in this attack, after that the Dutch troops captured the youth troops include the commander and burned down the village at the Simpang Haru.

Skrimish at Sungai Barameh (1945)

In 5 December 1945 Major Anderson launched skrimishes at sungai barameh after many allied officers were killed by Indonesian fighters. The skrimishes attack 3 village around Sungai Barameh they killed 12 Civillian and 10 Soldiers in their Headquarter.

Assault on Rimbo Kaluang (1946)

On 21 February 1946 Indonesian Fighter under Major Ahmad Husein command attacked the British-Dutch headquarter and gunpowder magazine in Rimbo Kaluang they succeeded destroy the headquarter and looted the gunpowder magazine.

Ambush on Pasar Oesang (1946)

On 16 April 1946 Indonesian Fighter commanded by Kemal Mustafa successfully ambushed Allied convoy on Pasar Oesang they captured many weapon like sten,1 Truck with many weapons,and lee enfield.

Assault on Simpang Haru (1946)

in 7-9 July 1946 the Indonesian Fighter Assault on Simpang Haru under Husein Command in day 3 they launched biggest attack on British occupied zone make them retreated and many allied weapons captured by Indonesian Fighter.

Battle of the Bayur (1946)

On 27 August 1946, the Indonesian forces launched attack at the Gulf of Bayur, the Allied landing places in Padang. They succeeded stormed the British forces, however, the Allied launched the counterattack but declined by the officer.

Aftermath

The British had suffered heavy losses allowing the occupied zone to be recaptured by the Indonsian Fighter British leaved Padang and they leaved the Dutch in Padang also this battle boost the Indonesian moral in war and make their freedom spirit increased.

Sources

References

  1. ^ "Pertempuran Padang Area (1946)". abisheva.id (in Indonesia). 2024-02-14. Retrieved 2024-12-25.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  2. "TUGU PERTEMPURAN PERTAMA/ PERISTIWA PENYERANGAN RIMBO KALUANG". dispusip.padang.go.id. 2024-01-19. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
  3. Mestika Zed; Amri, Emizal; Edmihardi (2002). Sejarah perjuangan kemerdekaan 1945-1949 di Kota Padang dan sekitarnya (in Indonesian). Yayasan Citra Budaya Indonesia. pp. 191–194. ISBN 978-979-95830-5-5.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. Rosihan Anwar (2004). Sejarah kecil "petite histoire" Indonesia (in Indonesian). Vol. 4. Penerbit Buku Kompas. p. 180. ISBN 978-979-709-532-1. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ Revi 2020, p. 10.
  6. "Pertempuran Padang Area (1946)". abisheva.id (in Indonesia). 2024-02-14. Retrieved 2024-12-25.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  7. "Perang 3 Hari 3 Malam di Padang, Berhenti saat Salat Idulfitri". merdeka.com. 2022-11-18. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
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