But, I will defend my own city," Major General Sungkono If you want to leave the city, I will not hold back either. We cannot escape Surabaya from this danger. "Ladies and gentlemen, I want to defend the city of Surabaya. It was this speech that inspired the enthusiasm of thousands of Surabaya arek and soldiers who are members of Unit 66. In his speech, Sungkono exclaimed in front of the fighters, that he would fight the allied army even though he was alone. In the midst of these conditions, Major General Sungkono decided to take the pulpit. In the midst of the Surabaya battle, the nation's fighters - soldiers and society - had experienced pressure when the allied soldiers held the Indonesian ultimatum, especially Surabaya. Not only was he an accomplished commander or strategist, Major General Sungkono had also succeeded in positioning himself as an inspiration for battle. He explored the battlefield with a passionate struggle. In this war, Sungkono took the position as battle commander. Major General Sungkono's vital role in the "battle of Surabaya" was played from the position of Commander of the Surabaya Defense Forces. The peak of the Surabaya war took place on November 10, one day after Major General Sungkono was appointed Commander of the Surabaya Defense Forces. One of the resistance movements that took place in Surabaya in November 1945. This then fueled the turmoil of the Indonesian people.Ī resistance movement was formed. NICA apparently has an interest in returning Indonesia to the bosom of the Dutch government. However, in fact there is a hidden mission behind the return of the Dutch to Indonesia. Allied forces in the battle of Surabaya (Source: Commons Wikimedia)
In addition, they are said to have also carried out a mission to free prisoners of war held by the Japanese and to repatriate Japanese troops to their land. The arrival of AFNEI and NICA at that time was said to be equipped with a mission to participate in disarming the Japanese army. They collaborated with the Netherlands Indies Civil Administration (NICA). In the midst of this condition, to be precise in October 1945, British troops who were members of the Allied Forces Netherlands East Indies (AFNEI) came to Indonesia. This independence was followed by the disarmament of the Japanese army. This condition was used by the Indonesian people to declare independence. A day that became the climax of the battle was even designated as Heroes' Day: November 10, 1945.Ī few months before the November 1945 battles began, Japan surrendered unconditionally to the allies. The 20 days of raw weapons were recorded as one of the most heroic battles for the Indonesian nation. Remember, a great nation is a nation that appreciates the services of its heroes. Sungkono is the opening article of a typical VOI Writing Series.
Sungkono is a war strategist who fought directly in the battle of Surabaya, November 1945.
Major General (Mayjen) Sungkono's name is not as famous as Bung Tomo.