Battle of Padang Area
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 looted some Indonesian headquarters in Padang. And after that, Indonesian forces launched an attack in Padang and some skirmishes in Padang.
| Battle of Padang Area (1946) | |||||||||
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| Part of Indonesian National Revolution | |||||||||
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| 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 discussed entering the Padang resident building to make their headquarter there, and the Indonesian government agreed. But after they entered the resident building, they looted many documents about the government.[1]
Battle and Skirmishes
On 15 November 1945, the British looted and stole government documents at the resident building. The Indonesian forces’ response was to send 500 troops to the resident area. They disguised themselves as employees of the Residents.[2]
Assault on Simpang Haru School (1945)
On 27 November 1945, the KNIL soldiers entered Simpang Haru School, entering while the teacher and students were studying. The Dutch threw many items they had. The head schoolmaster, Said Rasjad, didn't like it. He asked about what they needed, and Said went to their headquarters and discussed with the commander, but they brutally punched Said Rasjad until he was incapacitated.[3]
At night, the most intense armed contact occurred with the youths under the command of Rasyid Boneng, storming the engineering school building occupied by Allied troops. Many KNIL troops died in this attack, after which the Dutch troops captured the youth troops and burned down the village at Simpang Haru.[4]
Skirmish at Sungai Barameh (1945)
On 5 December 1945, Major Anderson launched skirmishes at Sungai Barameh after many allied officers were killed by Indonesian fighters. The skirmishes attacked 3 villages around Sungai Barameh, killing 12 civilians and 10 soldiers at their headquarter.[1]
Assault on Rimbo Kaluang (1946)
On 21 February 1946, Indonesian fighters under Major Ahmad Husein’s command attacked the British-Dutch headquarter and gunpowder magazine in Rimbo Kaluang. They succeeded in destroying the headquarter and looting the gunpowder magazine.[5]
Ambush on Pasar Oesang (1946)
On 16 April 1946, Indonesian fighters commanded by Kemal Mustafa successfully ambushed an Allied convoy on Pasar Oesang, capturing many weapons like Sten guns, 1 truck with many weapons, and Lee Enfield rifles.[5]
Assault on Simpang Haru (1946)
From 7-9 July 1946, the Indonesian fighters assaulted Simpang Haru under Husein’s command. On day 3, they launched the biggest attack on the British occupied zone, making them retreat and capturing many Allied weapons. [1]
Battle of the Bayur (1946)
On 27 August 1946, the Indonesian forces launched an attack at the Gulf of Bayur, the Allied landing place in Padang. They succeeded in storming the British forces, however, the Allies launched a counterattack but it was declined by the officer.[1]
Aftermath
The British had suffered heavy losses, allowing the occupied zone to be recaptured by the Indonesian fighters. British forces left Padang, and they left the Dutch in Padang. This battle boosted Indonesian morale in the war and increased their freedom spirit.[6] [7]
Sources
- Revi, Handayani (2020). "Hizbullah Kuranji di Front Padang Area (1945-1948)". UIN Bukittinggi. 3 (3).
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Pertempuran Padang Area (1946)". abisheva.id (in Indonesian). 2024-02-14. Retrieved 2024-12-25.CS1 maint: Unrecognized language (link)
- ↑ "TUGU PERTEMPURAN PERTAMA/ PERISTIWA PENYERANGAN RIMBO KALUANG". dispusip.padang.go.id. 2024-01-19. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
- ↑ Mestika Zed; Amri, Emizal; Edmihardi (2002). Sejarah perjuangan kemerdekaan 1945-1949 di Kota Padang dan sekitarnya (in Bahasa Indonesia). Yayasan Citra Budaya Indonesia. pp. 191–194. ISBN 978-979-95830-5-5. Search this book on
- ↑ Rosihan Anwar (2004). Sejarah kecil "petite histoire" Indonesia (in Bahasa Indonesia). 4. Penerbit Buku Kompas. p. 180. ISBN 978-979-709-532-1. Search this book on
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Revi 2020, p. 10.
- ↑ "Pertempuran Padang Area (1946)". abisheva.id (in Indonesian). 2024-02-14. Retrieved 2024-12-25.CS1 maint: Unrecognized language (link)
- ↑ "Perang 3 Hari 3 Malam di Padang, Berhenti saat Salat Idulfitri". merdeka.com. 2022-11-18. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
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