The Struggle for Independence in Indonesia
A case study on the diplomatic and military struggle against Dutch rule.
Key Questions
- 1Why did the Dutch attempt to reclaim Indonesia after 1945?
- 2How did international pressure influence the outcome of the Indonesian Revolution?
- 3What was the significance of the Battle of Surabaya?
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