The Battle of Ambarawa (recount text)

When did the Battle of Ambarawa take place?

• 15 October to 15 November 1945

• 1 November to 30 November 1945

• 20 October to 15 December 1945

• 5 December to 20 December 1945

Who commanded the Allied troops during the landing in Semarang?

• Governor Wongsonegoro

• Brigadier Bethell

• Lieutenant Colonel M. Sarbini

• General Soedirman

What was the initial reaction of the locals to the arrival of Allied troops?

• They welcomed them

• They ignored them

• They fled the area

• They attacked them

What caused anger among the locals during the battle?

• The destruction of local property

• The presence of British troops

• Freeing and arming Dutch POWs

• Disarming of Japanese troops

On what date did Indonesian troops begin firing on Allied troops in Ambarawa?

• 20 October 1945

• 15 December 1945

• 23 November 1945

• 11 December 1945

What tactic did Soedirman use to cut off the supply routes of the Allies?

• Ambush tactic

• Flanking maneuver

• Pincer maneuver

• Retreat strategy

What was the outcome of the battle on 15 December 1945?

• Indonesian troops retreated

• A ceasefire was declared

• Allied troops captured Ambarawa

• Indonesia regained control over Ambarawa

Who was the commander of the Indonesian Army during the battle?

• General Soedirman

• Lieutenant Colonel M. Sarbini

• Governor Wongsonegoro

• Brigadier Bethell

What was the main objective of the Allied troops in Semarang?

• To disarm Japanese troops

• To support Indonesian independence

• To capture Dutch POWs

• To establish a military base

What happened after the Indonesian artillery pounded Allied positions?

• Allied positions were overrun by infantry

• Allied troops launched a counterattack

• Indonesian troops retreated

• A peace treaty was signed