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The document recounts the historical events surrounding the Battle of Surabaya on November 10, 1945, which was a significant conflict in Indonesia's struggle for independence against British forces. It highlights the misunderstanding between British troops and Indonesian leaders, leading to a bloody battle that resulted in heavy casualties on both sides. The recount emphasizes the importance of this battle in rallying support for Indonesia's independence movement despite the loss of weaponry.

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The document recounts the historical events surrounding the Battle of Surabaya on November 10, 1945, which was a significant conflict in Indonesia's struggle for independence against British forces. It highlights the misunderstanding between British troops and Indonesian leaders, leading to a bloody battle that resulted in heavy casualties on both sides. The recount emphasizes the importance of this battle in rallying support for Indonesia's independence movement despite the loss of weaponry.

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TASK 3: Read the following historical recounts.

Analyze the social function, structure &


language features.

On November, Indonesia celebrate 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 was part of the Allied Forces. The defiant Bung Tomo is the well known
revolutionary leader who played a very important role in the 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 10 November 1945, British troops began to advance into Surabaya
with cover from both naval anad 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 2.000.
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.

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