The Indonesian National
Revolution or Indonesian War of Independence was an armed conflict
and diplomatic struggle between Indonesia and the Dutch Empire, and an internal
social revolution. It took place between Indonesia’s declaration of
independence in 1945 and the Netherlands' recognition of Indonesia's
independence at the end of 1949.

The revolution destroyed the
colonial administration of the Dutch East Indies which had ruled from the other
side of the world. It also significantly changed racial castes, as well as
reducing the power of many of the local rulers. It did not significantly
improve the economic or political fortune of the majority of the population,
though a few Indonesians were able to gain a larger role in commerce.
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The occupation of Indonesia by Japan for three and a half years during World War II was a crucial factor in the subsequent revolution. The Netherlands had little ability to defend its colony against the Japanese army, and within only three months of their initial attacks, the Japanese had occupied the Dutch East Indies. In Java, and to a lesser extent in Sumatra (Indonesia's two dominant islands), the Japanese spread and encouraged nationalist sentiment. Although this was done more for Japanese political advantage than from altruistic support of Indonesian independence, this support created new Indonesian institutions (including local neighbourhood organisations) and elevated political leaders such as Sukarno. Just as significantly for the subsequent revolution, the Japanese destroyed and replaced much of the Dutch-created economic, administrative, and political infrastructure.
With Japan on the brink of losing the war, the Dutch sought to re-establish their authority in Indonesia and asked that the Japanese Army "preserve law and order" in Indonesia. The Japanese, however, were in favour of helping Indonesian nationalists prepare for self-government. On 7 September 1944, with the war going badly for the Japanese, Prime Minister Koiso promised independence for Indonesia, but no date was set. For supporters of Sukarno, this announcement was seen as vindication for his collaboration with the Japanese.
Indonesian National Revolution
Date
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17 August 1945 – 27 December 1949
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Location
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Indonesia
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Result |
The Netherlands recognizes
Indonesian Independence
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Belligerents
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1.Indonesia
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1.Netherlands
2.United kingdom(until 1946)
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Commanders and leaders
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1.Sukarno
2.Gen.Sudirman
3.Let.Gen.Sri Sultan
Hamengkubuwana IX
4.Mohammad Hatta
5.Syafruddin Prawiranegara
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1.Simon Spoor(Ned)
2.Hubertus van mook(Ned)
3.Willem franken(Ned)
4.Sir Philip christison(UK)
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Independence
declared

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