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Indonesian National Revolution

1945 CE – 1949 CE

After Japan's surrender, Indonesia declared independence, but the Netherlands attempted to reimpose colonial control.

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1945–1949 Indonesian conflict and diplomatic struggle against Dutch rule

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Indonesian National Revolution

1945 CE – 1949 CE

After Japan's surrender, Indonesia declared independence, but the Netherlands attempted to reimpose colonial control. Four years of armed struggle and guerrilla warfare, combined with international pressure, forced the Dutch to recognise Indonesian sovereignty over the world's largest archipelago.

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