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
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
Date13 October 1945 – April 1946
(6 months)
Location
Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia
Result Allied victory
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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