Siege of Surakarta (1949 AD)

Siege of Surakarta took place in 1949 AD during Indonesian National Revolution.

Battle facts

Year: 1949 AD
Date: 1949-08-07
Era: Contemporary
Conflict: Indonesian National Revolution
Commanders (A): Mangkunegara VIII, Col. Gatot Subroto, Lt. Col. Slamet Riyadi, Maj. Achmadi Hadisoemarto
Commanders (B): Maj. Gen. Mollinger, Maj. Gen. Van Ohl
Casualties: approx. 400 killed or more unknown number of non-combatants32 soldiers killed 53 policemen 47 wounded
Outcome: Dutch victory Further strengthening Indonesian bargaining position before the Round Table Conference
Coordinates: -7.567°, 110.817°