Commemorating National Heroes Day 2021
Solo – This year Hero’s Day falls on November 10, 2021, which is a historic day for the Indonesian people. Heroes’ Day on November 10 is commemorated to commemorate the services of the heroes in the battle in Surabaya between the Indonesian and British troops after the proclamation of Independence.
Generations of hope for the nation, let’s make a determination to help build a better country. Dare to be like the heroes who are willing to sacrifice their lives for the independence of our beloved country.
The academic community of the Indonusa Surakarta Polytechnic wish you a Happy National Heroes Day 2021, continue to be passionate about learning the young generation of the nation’s successors.
Hero’s Day History
The Battle of Surabaya was fought between regular infantry and militia of the Indonesian nationalist movement and British and British Indian troops as a part of the Indonesian National Revolution against the re-imposition of Dutch colonial rule. The peak of the battle was in November 1945. The battle was the largest single battle of the revolution and became a national symbol of Indonesian resistance. Considered a heroic effort by Indonesians, the battle helped galvanise Indonesian and international support for Indonesian independence. 10 November is celebrated annually as Heroes’ Day (Hari Pahlawan).
By the time the Allied forces arrived at the end of October 1945, the Pemuda (“youth”) foothold in Surabaya City was described as “a strong unified fortress”. Fighting broke out on 30 October after the British commander, Brigadier A. W. S. Mallaby was killed in a skirmish.[4] The British retaliated with a co-ordinated sweep that began on 10 November, under the cover of air attacks. Although the Colonial forces largely captured the city in three days, the poorly armed Republicans fought for three weeks, and thousands died as the population fled to the countryside.
