Battle of Medan

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Battle of Medan Battle for the Medan Area
Part of the Indonesian National Revolution
Plaque commemorating those killed in the clashes following the incident that led to the Battle of Medan[a]
Date 13 October 1945 – April 1946 (6 months) Location Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia Result Allied victory
Belligerents
Indonesia	United Kingdom  British Raj  Netherlands  Dutch East Indies
Commanders and leaders
Achmad Tahir †	T.E.D. Kelly
Units involved
Indonesian Army	British Army KNIL NICA

The Battle of Medan, known locally as the Battle for the Medan Area (Indonesian: Pertempuran Medan Area) took place between Allied forces and the Indonesian Army in Medan, North Sumatra, and its surrounding area during the Indonesian National Revolution.^[1]

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