Tugas Inggris Historical Account
Tugas Inggris Historical Account
Tugas Inggris Historical Account
Absen : 28
Kelas : X MIPA 3
On 20 October 1945, Allied troops under the command of Brigadier Bethell landed in Semarang
to disarm Japanese troops. Initially, the troops were welcomed in the area, with Central Java’s
governor Wongsonegoro agreeing to provide them with food and other necessities in return for
the Allies’ promise to respect Indonesia’s sovereignty and independence.
However, when Allied and NICA troops began freeing and arming freed Dutch POWs in
Ambarawa and Magelang, many locals were angered. Indonesian troops under the command of
Lieutenant Colonel M. Sarbini began besieging Allied troops stationed in Magelang in reprisal
for their attempted disarmament.
On the morning of 23 November 1945, Indonesian troops began firing on Allied troops stationed
in Ambarawa. A counterattack by the Allies forced the Indonesian Army to retreat to the village
of Bedono.
On 11 December 1945, Soedirman held a meeting with various commanders of the Indonesian
Army. The next day at 4:30 AM, the Indonesian Army launched an assault on the Allies in
Ambarawa. Indonesian artillery pounded Allied positions, which were later overrun by infantry.
When the Semarang-Ambarawa highway was captured by Indonesian troops, Soedirman
immediately ordered his forces to cut off the supply routes of the remaining Allied troops by
using a pincer maneuver.
A. About Soedirman held meeting. D.About The Battle between Allied NICA.
2. When did The Battle between Indonesian Army and The British Army happened?
E. Boedijono
A. Allies troops will attack Indonesia. D. the Allies’ promise to respect Indonesia’s
sovereignty and independence.
B. Indonesian artillery pounded Allied positions. E. Indonesian troops under the command of
Lieutenant Colonel M. Sarbini.
5. ‘….to provide them with food…’ the underlined word is refers to…
A. Wongsonegoro. D. Indonesian Army
C. Brigadier Bethell.