Battle of Medan
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The Battle of Medan, known locally as the Battle for the Medan Area (Indonesian: Pertempuran Medan Area) took place between Allied forces and the Indonesian Army in Medan, North Sumatra, and its surrounding area during the Indonesian National Revolution.[1]
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Battle of Medan Battle for the Medan Area | |||||||
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Part of the Indonesian National Revolution | |||||||
Plaque to commemorate those killed in the clashes following the 1945 Jalan Bali incident that led to the Battle of Medan | |||||||
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Indonesia | |||||||
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Achmad Tahir | T.E.D. Kelly | ||||||
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Indonesian Army |
British Army KNIL NICA |
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