Historical recount

Historical recount

By Khaerunisa renie

Open Ended

Who is this man?

Open Ended

When you see that picture, what event occurs to your mind?

Multiple Choice

When do we celebrate Heroes Day?

• 10th October

• 17th August

• 10th November

• 1st October

Open Ended

Why does Heroes Day take place on November 10th?

Poll

Is Heroes Day celebrated in other countries?

• Yes, it is

• No, it isn't

• I have no idea

​first paragraph

On 10 November, Indonesia celebrates 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 of the Allied Forces. The defiant Bung Tomo is the well-known revolutionary leader who played a very important role in this battle.​

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Multiple Choice

On 10 November, Indonesia celebrates Hari Pahlawan or Heroes Day in remembrance of the Battle of Surabaya which started on that very date in the year 1945.

The word "that" refers to ...

• Hari Pahlawan

• the Battle of Surabaya

• 10 November

• in remembrance

Open Ended

The bloody battle took place because Indonesians refused to surrender their weaponry to British army.

What caused the battle?

Poll

British Army at that time was part of the Allied Forces.

Do you know what Allied Forces is?

• Yes, I do

• No, I don't

Multiple Choice

The defiant Bung Tomo is the well-known revolutionary leader who played a very important role in this battle.

The word "defiant" has similar meaning to ...

• hostile

• rebellious

• obedient

• cooperative

Paragraph 2

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.​

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Multiple Choice

Who had misunderstanding?

• British Troops in Surabaya and British Troops in Jakarta

• British Troops in Surabaya and Indonesian militia

• British Troops in Jakarta and Indonesian militia

• Indonesian militia and Brigadier A.W.WS. Mallaby

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The agreement stated that British would not ask Indonesian troops and militia to surrender their weapons.

What is the agreement?

Paragraph 3

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.​

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Open Ended

Who dropped the leaflets all over Surabaya?

Open Ended

The leaflet told Indonesians to do otherwise on 27 October 1945.

What should the Indonesians militia do according to the leaflets?

Multiple Choice

How did the Indonesians react to the command?

• Happy

• angry

Worth pondering

How did the Indonesian militia express their anger?

Did they talk to the Commander of the British Troops in Surabaya​ to negotiate to the Commander of the British Troops in Jakarta?

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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.

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Multiple Choice

Who killed Brigadier Mallaby?

• Indonesian militia

• British Troops

• Lieutenant General Sir Philip Christison

• Unknown

Fill in the Blank

Lieutenant General Sir Philip Christison brought in reinforcements to ... ... ...

Worth thinking

What was actually happening regarding the death of Mallaby?

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Paragraph 5

In the early morning of 10 November 1945, British troops began to advance into Surabaya with cover from both naval and 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 2000.

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Multiple Choice

How long did the battle last?

• 3 weeks

• 3 days

• all morning of 10 November

Multiple Choice

In total, between 6,000 and 16,000 Indonesians died while casualties on the British side were about 600 to 2000.

Based on the number of the victims, What do think about the Indonesian military power compared to that of the British army at that time?

• advanced

• sophisticated

• modern

• simple

​Worth pondering

What motivated the Indonesian militia to face the British Troops?

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Poll

Did the Indonesian lose or win the battle?

• win

• lose

• draw

Last paragraph

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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Open Ended

How did the battle influence the national revolution at that time?

Let's check your understanding

Indonesia had gone through many battles. Why do you think the date of the Battle of Surabaya is used as a momentum to commemorate our hero’s contribution?

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Open Ended

What historical recount tells us about?

Multiple Choice

The information presented in the text is ...

• factual

• imaginary

• personal

Poll

How did the material learned today?

• difficult

• piece of cake

• so so

Poll

How were today's learning activities?

• fun

• boring

• not bad

• need improvement