Battle of Magelang

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Mataram_Kingdom
gptkbp:aftermath Increased Indonesian morale
International attention on Indonesia
gptkbp:casualties High for both sides
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Indonesian_forces
gptkb:Dutch_forces
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Sudirman
Henk van der Waal
gptkbp:cultural_impact Inspiration for literature
Inspiration for films
gptkbp:date March 1949
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations Support for Indonesian independence
Condemnation of Dutch actions
gptkbp:duration Several days
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Semarang
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Indonesian_struggle_for_independence
Post World War II decolonization
gptkbp:historical_significance Demonstrated effectiveness of guerrilla tactics
Turning point in Indonesian independence struggle
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Magelang
gptkbp:influenced_by Global anti-colonial movements
Previous battles in Java
gptkbp:involved_units gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:Royal_Netherlands_East_Indies_Army
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in Annual remembrance events
Monuments in Indonesia
gptkbp:key_figures gptkb:General_Sudirman
Major General Spoor
Colonel Soeharto
Lieutenant Colonel van der Waal
gptkbp:legacy Symbol of resistance
Influence on future military strategies
gptkbp:location Magelang, Indonesia
gptkbp:media_coverage Reported in international press
gptkbp:next_event Formation of the Republic of Indonesia
Negotiations for Indonesian independence
gptkbp:notable_event Counterattacks by Dutch forces
Siege of Dutch positions
gptkbp:outcome Strengthened Indonesian resolve
Diminished Dutch control in Java
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Indonesian_National_Revolution
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Ambarawa
gptkbp:result Indonesian victory
gptkbp:significance Strategic victory for Indonesia
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of Central Java
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:political_movement
Ambushes
Flanking maneuvers
Conventional warfare