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Tugas 9.2: Answer These Questions Based On The Text Above

The passage describes the Battle of Surabaya which took place on November 10, 1945 in Surabaya, Indonesia between Indonesian forces and British troops. The battle began as a misunderstanding when British troops demanded that Indonesians surrender their weapons, despite an earlier agreement, which angered Indonesian forces and led to clashes over several weeks. Although outgunned, Indonesian forces fought bravely but were eventually defeated by the superior British military, however their resistance helped inspire the broader Indonesian independence movement.

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Tugas 9.2: Answer These Questions Based On The Text Above

The passage describes the Battle of Surabaya which took place on November 10, 1945 in Surabaya, Indonesia between Indonesian forces and British troops. The battle began as a misunderstanding when British troops demanded that Indonesians surrender their weapons, despite an earlier agreement, which angered Indonesian forces and led to clashes over several weeks. Although outgunned, Indonesian forces fought bravely but were eventually defeated by the superior British military, however their resistance helped inspire the broader Indonesian independence movement.

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Tugas 9.

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Answer these questions based on the text above.

On 10 November, Indonesia celebrates Hari Pahlawan


or Heroes Day in remembrance of the Battle of Surabaya
which started on that very date in the year 1945. The bloody
battle took place because Indonesians refused to surrender
their weaponry to British army. 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.
It all 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 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.
On 30 October 1945, Brigadier Mallaby was killed 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. 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 whole
battle lasted for 3 weeks. In total, between 6,000 and 16,000
Indonesians died while casualties on the British side were about
600 to 2000.
Battle of Surabaya caused Indonesia to lose weaponry which
hampered the country’s independence struggle. However, the
battle provoked Indonesian and international mass to rally for
the country’s independence which made this battle especially
important for Indonesian national revolution.

Adapted from: http://www.globalindonesianvoices.com/17298/hari-pahlawan-battle-of-surabaya-


the-story-behind-indonesias-heroes-day/

Tugas 9.2: Answer the following questions briefly based on the


text above.
1. What is the passage about?
2. When did the battle take place?
3. Where did it happen?
4. What caused the battle? Draw a diagram that shows chronologically
the events that led to the battle.
5. What do think about the Indonesian military power compared to
that of the British army at that time?
6. What made the Indonesians dare to face the British army military
aggression?
7. Did the Indonesian lose or win the battle? Why do you think so?
8. How did the battle influence the national revolution at that time?
9. Who was the prominent figure in the battle? What did he do?
10. Indonesia had gone through many battles. Why do you think
the date of the Battle of Surabaya is used as a momentum to
commemorate our hero’s contribution?
11. Describe in one word the Indonesians who defended their city at
that time.
12. Do you think that the information in the text is clear?
13. Have you read other texts that tell about similar events? What are
they?

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