Battle of Kotabaru

Battle of Kotabaru
Part of the Indonesian National Revolution

Diorama depicting the Battle of Kotabaru
Date7 October 1945
Location
Kotabaru, Yogyakarta
Result Indonesian victory
Belligerents
 Indonesia  Japan
Commanders and leaders
Indonesia Hamengkubuwono IX
Indonesia Suharto		 Japan Maj. Otzuka Surrendered
Strength
~1,000 ~370
Casualties and losses
21 dead
32 wounded		 9 dead
20 wounded
360 surrendered

The Battle of Kotabaru (Indonesian: Pertempuran Kotabaru) was a clash between Indonesian nationalists and a Japanese garrison in Yogyakarta on 7 October 1945. The Indonesians launched an attack on the Japanese garrison with the intent of acquiring weapons for use in the war of independence.