Battle of Medan
The Battle of Medan, known locally as the Battle for the Medan Area (Indonesian: Pertempuran Medan Area) took place between Allied forces and the Indonesian Army in Medan, North Sumatra, and its surrounding area during the Indonesian National Revolution.
Battle of Medan Battle for the Medan Area | |||||||
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Part of the Indonesian National Revolution | |||||||
Plaque to commemorate those killed in the clashes following the 1945 Jalan Bali incident that led to the Battle of Medan | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Indonesia |
United Kingdom Netherlands | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Achmad Tahir | T.E.D. Kelly | ||||||
Units involved | |||||||
Indonesian Army |
British Army KNIL NICA |
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