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Historical Military Operations in Indonesia

Black and white images illustrating military activities in Indonesia during the late 1940s, featuring local individuals and soldiers amid historical contexts.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Universal Carrier passes a geimpprovised bridge. September 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Murfreesboro, Tennessee vicinity. Men repairing single-track railroad after Battle of Stone's River during USA Civil War, 1863

Information office radio broadcaster Dutch Guinea. Asleep Weipaj river Saukorum Kebar plain. June 1954. Guinea

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Moentilan between Djokja and Magelang. Military pillar stops on the street in the village or city with left track or tram rails. 1 February 1949. Indonesia, Muntilan, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Inspectorate General H.J. Curls by Indonesia. 2nd Infantry Brigade Group General curls cross a river by post kebalan by rubber boat. With him in the Boot General Dürst Britt. May 2, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC 1st Eskadron Fighting trucks KNIL. A jammed Universal Carrier is helped with man and power and help from local workers from his plight. October 26, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Medical Supplies Abandoned by Fleeing Japanese. Medical Supplies Abandoned by Fleeing Japs. Yankee Soldiers from a Coast Guard-manned LST examine piles of medical supplies which Japanese abandoned when they retreated before the crushing American offensive on Biak Island close off the northwest coast of Dutch New Guinea.

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Entry and advance to Djokja by 1-15 Infantry Regiment. Infantreists at the rise in Djokjakarta behind a Vickers machine gun. December 19, 1948. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Poll photo collection. War volunteers in Malacca and Indonesia. DEPILÉ at Kamp Morib Beach on Malacca. March 6, 1946. Malacca, Malaysia

Jugoslavia - Dubrovnik from Mount SROJ.The old harbour. March 12, 1941. (Photo by London News Agency Photos Ltd.).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Action Medan (II). Three radio graphists sitting in the back of a jeep.. July 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Gangway across the Isonzo at Bodrez, Slovenia, XI Battle of the Isonzo, World War I, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year XLIV, No 35, September 2, 1917.

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

08/31/1918. North Americans in War. Funeral Ceremonies for Yankee Soldiers Killed on the Lorraine Front.

Parade at the Shock troops Regiment in the Dutch East Indies.

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

A sergeant sprays water on an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) truck, which exploded an hour ago at Tra Noc. None of the four men in the truck were injured during the explosion. Base: Binh Thuy Air Base Country: Viet Nam (VNM)

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Cheribon, repair road surface by 7th Cie A.A.t. Men's 7th Cie A.A.t. In and around a leg truck. Behind them spanning a building. 19 February 1948. Cirebon, Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC occupied Bandoeng area. Dutch flag is hoisted. 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

US Civil War. Petersburg Campaign, June 9, 1864 to March 25, 1865. The 'Dictator' siege mortar in front of Petersburg. The weapon fired a 220 pound, 13 inch diameter shell every half hour, with a range of 2.5 miles. It was mounted on a special railroad car, run on curved side tracks of US Military Railroad, which gave it mobility and adjustable aim. Photo by David Knox (BSLOC_2018_9_148)

The 67th Fighter Squadron insignia on tree outside camp area at Palawan, Philippine Islands. 9 October 1945.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Tasikmalaja. When the men from 1-11 R.I. Discovered that the 80 meter long traffic bridge was destroyed over the Tjiwooses at Soekaradja, a pontoon bridge over the fast-flowing river was beaten using empty drums. Heavy work for men, but they fitches the .. October 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Photos with the article 'The Status Quo line' in the magazine Weapon Budders. Checking a prark on the ashan river. On the foreground of the LCVP, Sergeant Leen De Ruiter from Rotterdam. Behind him lieutenant bears from Haarlem. October 29, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Van Lahat to Pagaralam (Pagar Alam). Pelang Kenidai. From a kind of tea dome, Dutch soldiers throw bales on the ground, while on the right indonesian carriers are ready. December 30, 1948. Indonesia, Lahat, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC series Borneo; Belongs to article from Vaandrig Hartwigzen about the Dajaks for world news. Recording made from a prark on a river. June 1948. Borneo, Indonesia, Kalimantan, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC New Guinea series. A bulldozer. October 1948. New Guinea

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Ministry of Information First World War Official Collection German East African Campaign. MT salving vehicles by light railway at Nanganachi, on Kilwa Line. February 1918.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Reporting Hollandia. KNIL soldiers in rubber boats have landed and run beach. February 1947. Hollandia, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, New Guinea

Weaving Material For New Barracks -- These Filipines are engaged at a labor camp want of Pinamopoan, Levie Island, in weaving material for a new thatch-roof barracks in the area. Palm fronds are being cleverly interlaces in the process, making a comparatively durable material through which air may circulate to improve living conditions in the humid climate. This ***** normally covers only half the walls, the upper half being left open or ***** in - if there is any screening available. It is said that these structures, made wholly of vegetation from the jungles, will last native people for at least three years but stand up for white men only about 18 months against the onslaughts of heavy rains and wind and of fungi and wood-devouring insect life. April 15, 1953. (Photo by U.S. Army Signal Corps Photo).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Paré-Paré (Celebes). Horse racing. December 10, 1948. Celebes, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Paré-Paré

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC tour through West Java through the Hussars van Boreel (reproduction). Krawang: The reserve eskadron armored cars of the Hussars van Boreel regiment makes a fourteen-day exploration through West Java. March 13, 1948. Indonesia, Java, Krawang, Dutch East Indies

Aircraft, Burma, India & INDIA,EQUIPMENT War

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Train accident Tjikempek. There is still unrest in the corner of Tjikempek, Poerwakarta and Pagadan Baroe. Terrorists destroy and burn the possessions of the civilian population, as a result, they try to undermine Dutch authority. They also did not like to have the Batavia-Bandoeng train by blaging the rails to derail and shake on it, allowing some victims to regret. Immediately the repair work started. Railway workers and soldiers try to create the connection in the shortest possible time. 25 June 1948. Cikempek, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Anefo photo collection. Administrative officials Nica soldiers walk village (in Moluccas?. {1940-1945}. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Djambi, return resident guessing Kartopati. After the occupation of Djambi (Sumatra), the generally loved resident guessed Kartopati was found to have been abducted by Republican forces. The resident was released by Dutch troops on the designation and cooperation of the population. After his return, he made a trip through the city with a few authorities. Next to him is the Dutch commander on the spot, lute.kol. Rietveld. At the back of the territorial administrative assistant, Dr. Van de Velde (with glasses). January 2, 1949. Indonesia, Jambi, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Staying and performance of the 3rd battalion regiment Shock troops in the Dutch East Indies. Funeral.

Nuku at Ngatangiia

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Koeningan. During the police action, the traffic bridge between Koeningan and Linggadjati was blown up by the TNI. The genius at work when striking a new bridge. September 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Various topics from Koeningan - Cheribon - Indramajoe - Tjikempek. Photo taken from an open train carriage with soldiers placed for a locomotive. Approaching a railway bridge. October 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Djambi, return resident guessing Kartopati. After the occupation of Djambi (Sumatra), the generally loved resident guessed Kartopati was found to be abducted by Republican forces. The resident was released by Dutch troops on the designation and cooperation of the population. After his return, he made a trip through the city with a few authorities. Next to him is the Dutch commander on the spot, luit.kol. Rietveld. At the back of the territorial administrative assistant, Dr. Van de Velde (with glasses). January 2, 1949. Indonesia, Jambi, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Liberation Kepandjen. In an attempt to delay the Dutch rise from Kepandjen to Wlingi, pits were dug in the way by the republican armed forces. When the Dutch troops appear, these "tankfalls" were completely voluntary by the population, in which the Dutch soldiers did not have to keep supervision or give instructions. 20 December 1948. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Royal Marines of HMS KENYA dashing ashore as their wooden hulled assault craft touch down on the beach at Cheduba, South of Ramree, Burma. Note the small ladder hanging over the front of the boat so the men can disembark. Royal Marines of the East Indies Fleet made a successful landing on Cheduba Island under protection of a bombardment by cruisers and destroyers and air cover provided by the Fleet Air Arm.

Information office radio broadcaster Dutch Guinea. International Harvester TD24 operation. undated. Guinea

Bush fires at Hammond *****. The army gives a hand to fight ill fires. January 07, 1946.

Vietnam War: soldiers of the People's Army of the North Vietnam practicing 1968

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Moentilan between Djokja and Magelang. Military column goes on your way again. 1 February 1949. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Van Pakem and Baoengan. Paoëngan (east coast Sumatra). In collaboration with the Royal Navy and military aviation, Dutch troops did a landing at Baoengan which landing preceded the occupation of Pemetang Siantar. July 29, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Dutch soldiers posing in a campong during a heavy rain shower. December 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Shipping from the U-Brigade from Batavia to Padang (3rd series). Hard mail on beach behind barbed wire. November 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Padang, Sumatra

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Songgom. Recordings for book 7th Cie entrance and drain trips. Two soldiers in a jeep ride over a bridge. The judge studies a map. 22 February 1948. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Songgom

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Instrumentation Tangerang. Armored car Bataljon Infantry I knasc in the streets of Tangerang. 28 May 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Poll photo collection. War volunteers in Malacca and Indonesia. Poll photographer in a jeep on Java. 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

This photo, taken during World War I, hsows shells for Verdun in France. The captions says: Big shells for Verdun. One of the many ammunition depots in the rear of the French lines at Verdun.

Poll photo collection. Middle East 1950-1955: Jordan. A home in the Refugee Kamp Biara near Nablus. 1950. Israel, Jordan, Nablus

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Sindanglaoet Linggadjati. Swimming pool Linggadjati. July 1947. Indonesia, Linggarjati, Dutch East Indies, Sindang Laut

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Marines patrol the town of Saint Georges with the use of tracked personnel landing vehicles (LVTP7) during Operation URGENT FURY. Subject Operation/Series: URGENT FURY Base: Saint Georges Country: Grenada (GRD)

DN-SN-85-02119. Subject Operation/Series: URGENT FURY Base: Grenville Country: Grenada (GRD)

French Reserve shells

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Bali. Visit from the president of the Land of East Indonesia Tjokorda Gde Rake Sukawati and his French wife. April 1948. Bali, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Photo reportage on the island of Bangka and the town of Pangkal Pinang. Soldiers on the veranda of the community house. January 1947. Banka, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Transporting the wounded through the Raibler tunnel On the electric narrow-gauge railway through the Raibler tunnel. X. Armeekommando Rohr.

Construction of a trench. Italo-Turkish war.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC New Guinea series: Photos on article "That good old time". A war game is played. A group of warriors. October 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, New Guinea

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Action Soekaboemi. Available words per parachute shed. July 21, 1947. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Sukabumi

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Swimming and sports equipment Neptune, Poerwakarta. Soldiers in a town near Purwakarta (West Java) have a swimming pool, which was completely expired, restored. The opening was accompanied by festivities. May 7, 1949. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Poerwakarta

DM-SN-89-01591. Country: Unknown

China Burma India Theater (CBI) was the name used by the United States Army for its forces operating in conjunction with British and Chinese Allied air and land forces in China, Burma, and India during World War II. Well-known US units in this theater included the Flying Tigers, transport and bomber units flying the Hump, the 1st Air Commando Group, the engineers who built Ledo Road, and the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), otherwise known as Merrill's Marauders.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC 411 Battalion Infantry (Poerwokerto, Boemiajoe, Keboemen. How many kilometers do you run on a patrol? How often do you slide in the Sawahmodder? Questions that you don't even answer if you make such a trip again. A patrol in the Surroundings of Boemiajoe. February 1949. Indonesia, Middle Java, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Funeral General Track. Funeral General Spoor on Ereveld Menteng Pulo the coffin on AFFuit passes the slip carriers to the Generals Mojet, Baay, Alons and Scholten, which give a greeting. 28 May 1949. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Simpang, Miroe, Gloembang, Praboemoelih. Tomb of J. Schoekenburg, Captain Infantry XI (KNIL), Dissels on 8-11-1947. 24 December 1947. Glumbang, Indonesia, Miru, Dutch East Indies, Prabumulih, Sumatra

Aircraft, Burma, India & INDIA,CAMOUFLAGE War

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