Quiz on the Battle of Ambarawa

When did the Battle of Ambarawa take place?

• October 20 to December 15, 1945

• November 1 to December 10, 1945

• September 15 to October 30, 1945

• December 1 to December 20, 1945

Who led the British military during the Battle of Ambarawa?

• General Sudirman

• Major Sumarto

• Colonel Soedirman

• Brigadier Bethell

What was the Indonesian military group involved in the battle?

• Japanese Imperial Army

• Allied Forces

• Indonesian National Army (TNI)

• People's Security Army (TKR)

What was the initial agreement made by President Soekarno?

• To evacuate the Japanese troops

• To attack the British forces

• To surrender to the British

• To negotiate a ceasefire

What did the British troops do that violated the ceasefire agreement?

• Renege on the agreement

• Surrender to the TKR

• Evacuate the area

• Disarm the Japanese troops

How many Allied internees were evacuated by the British?

• 19,000

• 15,000

• 10,000

• 25,000

What was the role of NICA during the battle?

• They armed the Japanese prisoners

• They supported the TKR

• They negotiated peace

• They provided medical assistance

Who was the leader of the TKR during the renewed fighting?

• Major Sumarto

• Brigadier Bethell

• General Sudirman

• Colonel Soedirman

What tactic did the TKR use against the British troops?

• Surprise bombings

• Night raids

• Defensive positions

• Dawn attacks

What was the condition of the British troops by December 11, 1945?

• Reinforced by new troops

• Negotiating peace

• In full retreat

• Trapped and surrounded