Indonesian Local Life 1940s

Historical images depicting local Indonesian populations engaging with Dutch military presence and cultural activities in the 1940s.

Seoul is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of more than 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the developed world. The Seoul Capital Area, which includes the surrounding Incheon metropolis and Gyeonggi province, is the world's second largest metropolitan area with over 25.6 million people, home to over half of South Koreans along with 632,000 international residents. During the Korean War, Seoul changed hands between the Chinese-backed North Korean forces and the UN-backed South Korean forces several times, leaving the city heavily damaged after the war. One estimate of the extensive damage states that after the war, at least 191,000 buildings, 55,000 houses, and 1,000 factories lay in ruins. In addition, a flood of refugees had entered Seoul during the war, swelling the population of Seoul and its metropolitan area to an estimated 2.5 million, more than half of them homeless.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Local population is listening to Beachmaster broadcasting system. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Surabaya. Indonesian men with pecis come across. 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Dadapajan at Salatiga, a Slamatan for 2-6 R.I .. Procession with musicians. December 8, 1947. Dadapajan, Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Salatiga

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Djambi. In the early morning of the 30th December 1948, the Dutch troops was struck to Djambi (Sumatra). This place was occupied without opposition at 8 a.m. The population was the Dutch soldiers well. A lieutenant receives lemonade from a car. December 30, 1948. 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.

District Commissioner Makes His Monthly Tour -- At the last port of call for that day the D.C. finds that the-villagers are holding a dance in the main street. The entire village gathers around the drums in a circle and as themood cakes them they move into the circle and commence to dance.A chair is brought for the District Commissioner and he is invited to watch.Today a District Commissioner's life is one of supervision. His job is to train the African in political responsibility and self government, to see that the chiefs wield their power wisely, roads are kept in repair, African soldiers' wives are paid their allotments and out of the way villages Informed of the progress of the war. The Gold Coast Colony divided into thirteen districts each with a District Commissioner. September 21, 1951. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Linggadjati. Cheribon. A Dutch purification spatrouille surprised a number of members of the TNI, which held held on a Passar in the Cheribon area. Awaiting the interrogation. September 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Sekajoe sector. Sekajoe (Z-Sumatra) sector soon emerged a friendly relationship between the Dutch soldiers and the population. December 29, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Seoul is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of more than 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the developed world. The Seoul Capital Area, which includes the surrounding Incheon metropolis and Gyeonggi province, is the world's second largest metropolitan area with over 25.6 million people, home to over half of South Koreans along with 632,000 international residents. During the Korean War, Seoul changed hands between the Chinese-backed North Korean forces and the UN-backed South Korean forces several times, leaving the city heavily damaged after the war. One estimate of the extensive damage states that after the war, at least 191,000 buildings, 55,000 houses, and 1,000 factories lay in ruins. In addition, a flood of refugees had entered Seoul during the war, swelling the population of Seoul and its metropolitan area to an estimated 2.5 million, more than half of them homeless.

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 Evacuation T.N.I. Koeningan. Koeningan: TNI troops also reported to Evacuation .. 8 February 1948. Indonesia, Kuningan, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Clothing distribution Red Cross Care and recovery Kampongbestuur in Banjoe-Biroe. The through the t.n.i. Forced encouraged people from Banjoe Biroe (Semarang sector) returned to this place at the arrival of the Dutch troops. However, their condition was serious, and direct food and clothing was handed out by the Red Cross, while the sick were treated in a outpatient clinic .. November 11, 1947. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Semarang

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Kampongs around Cheribon. Surroundings Cheribon. When the radio car drives in the kampong, the edge of the edge areas looks shy in their homes, but there too they achieve the voice of their own folkgenoten, who uttered the fear of the Dutch soldiers, by Djocja, disappear to them. Then they emerge and greet the soldiers who give their way to give what they have, cigarettes and refreshments that are gratefully accepted. October 29, 1947. Cirebon, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Five captured republican fighters sit on the floor. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Poerwokerto-Banjoemas. An injured man with his head in connection lies on a kind of stretcher. December 14, 1947. Banuymas, Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Purwokerto

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 at Republican Corps State Police Negara Soematera Timmuer. Three police officers march with rifle over the shoulder. Right a guard station for a guardhouse. November 9, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Action Pentjak Puncak and surroundings. Outdoor cooking. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Puncak

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Food and clothing supply Red Cross to the population of Ambarawa. Ambarawa: In the liberated areas of Indonesia, Indonesians and Dutch tension themselves together to build up the uprooted society. The education of the JEUP has the full attention. In this way, the Dutch Indian school was festively opened in Ambarawa on 20 September. The Indonesian head teacher soon knows a tidy laugh at the early present - Serious nursery. September 20, 1947. Ambarawa, Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Action at Rantau Prapat. Communication sign with various arranged republican calls and official publications Two Dutch soldiers posing. December 19, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Evacuation of Chinese from Tjiedoek to Cheribon. Cheribon. In the night of 6 on 7 October a republican gang was a town between Tegal and Cheribon inside. The attack was directed against the Chinese, whose houses and shops were laid in the ashes. The victims of the 'Thjocjagusters' deprived in a few hours of their possessions, leave their place of residence to be vacified to safer areas. October 7, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Kampongs around Cheribon. Surroundings Cheribon. The radio car from the 2nd Infantry Brigade Group has been driven into the Kampong. Through the Beachmaster a hundred and enhanced, the voice of the Indonesian teacher focuses on the population and finds careful hearing. October 29, 1947. Cirebon, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Report Madura. Madura: Red Kruispost in Kamal, true for 3,000 people meals. Registration and control of the participants .. August 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Patrolgang of 1-1 Regiment Infantry KNIL. Patrol busy with weapon maintenance. June 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.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Inlandse wedding. Wedding party evening. May 1948. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Picking a chicken. November 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. A group of Dutch soldiers poses with local population of a place to a water. 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.

Giving Up With A Smile -- An Italian soldier cheerfully submits to a search by a Canadian soldier after capture near Rosolini, Sicily. July 31, 1943. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Reksosari, Christmas Day (festivities). A knitted sergeant of the T-Brigade records something in a writing booklet. There is a little girl with him. December 25, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC celebration "Hari Raja" in Padang U-Brigade. Padang: At the workcompagnie and the peloton staffwacht of the "U" brigade, the Lebaran was celebrated. Scrapped actors, behind them to a long table of knitted soldiers. August 6, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Sports party T-Brigade. Salatiga: On the occasion of Queen Wilhelmina's birthday, a slamatan (festive ridicule rice meal) was offered to the population of Salatiga. Among those present, the Recomba, assistant resident E. Stok and the commander of the T-Brigade Colonel D.R.A. Van Langen with his wife. August 31, 1947. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Salatiga

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 Work members Red Cross and Department of Social Affairs in Blitar. After the occupation of Blitar, the Red Cross arrived, which immediately made a start with leaning the worst need. The jumblered kampong population was totally starved, making it the most necessary to provide food. January 20, 1949. Blitar, Java

A scene in Barce where natives organised a bazaar on the pavement and sold German and Italian uniforms and equipment for a few lire. February 4, 1943. (Photo by Rommel, Department Of Information, Commonwealth Of Australian Broadcasting Commission).

Crime In Korea: Wounded American Point's The Accusing Finger On a hill near Waegwan in the Korean battle zone about 40 American prisoners of the North Koreans were slaughtered by their captors. But there were survivors to tell the tale, and when their G.I. comrades took prisoners in the area the machinery of justice was set in motion. This dramatic picture just received from Korea shows a wounded American soldier propped on a stretcher pointing an accusing finger as he identifies among unkempt and dejected-looking North Korean prisoners the men who, he says, took part in the shooting down of the Americans. August 29, 1950. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Coppening procession. Salatiga sector. Undersorpors of order and tranquility. These members of a terror group that were captured in a treatment campaign in the vicinity of Cudg, wore their ammunition in crates at them .. October 1947. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Red Cross tour over Tjisadane to Tangerang. Tangerang. Weft and slimmed by malnutrition and malaria indonesian women come to get medications and food when a mobile Red Cross team in the Kampong was struck. September 1947. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Tangerang

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Training Infantry Depot Knil Rantepao (Celebes). Sellers of pots and pans on a passer. November 4, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Palembang. Palembang: Sergeant Nuijens from The Hague in conversation with Ma Tji in Kampong Kents. She suffers from rheumatism in her arm. "Does the" Tuill Sersan "might have some pills for" .. September 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Palembang, 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. DLC Progressing column south of Malang. Krebet (south of Malang). Dutch soldiers provide a wounded citizen. December 19, 1948. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Semarang sector. Semarang: captured extremists. July 26, 1946. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Semarang

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.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Persatoan Oemoen and Red Crosswork PADANG. Padang: In the liberated areas, the population of Sumatra has demonstrated its desire to cover its own place in the Federation of Indonesian states, regardless of the Republic. During a propagandeteating of the Persatoan Oemoem - A Sumatran Unity Party - Padang. The population displaces itself to the signlines. They, who cannot write, place their thumbsprint .. August 1947. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Soembawa Besar, repayment of recoverer. KNIL soldiers sit on a lawn with other men in white clothing. Children watch. February 9, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, SOEMBAWA, Sumbawa

Anefo photo collection. Japanese prisoners war guarded Papua soldier. {1940-1945}. 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 Clothing ceremony by the Red Cross in Salatiga. Salatiga: Clothing ceremony by the Red Cross. In dense rows, the population of the liberated areas await the precious gifts .. September 18, 1947. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Salatiga

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Five-day advance by Mountains Patjet, Sendi, SOEMMENT GONDO, Djurang, KoEli, Lember, Brantas, Djoenggo, Batoe. Patjet-Batoe: The infantry has had a five-day hike through the mountain area of East Java. The Indonesian staff who accompanied them and helped them - now that the goal is achieved - extra treated by the boys. August 1, 1947. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Modjokerto. In the evacuation center in Modjokerto, approx. 1000 people per day are registered and vaccinated. Then they continue to Surabaya and Krian .. February 1949. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

The first Photographs of uprising in Philippine.Some of the wounded Sakdalista prisoners, arrested after the uprising in Cabuyao, Philippines, the town where 50 persons were slain. June 24, 1935. (Photo by Dentsu News Photos).

Persia, Cossacks at luncheon

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.

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 Broodbakkerij in Salatiga. Seven Van Meel. October 23, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Salatiga

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 A TNI major addresses the population at Poerwakarta. A TNI Major appeals to the population at Poerwakarta. January 25, 1949. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Train covering between Porong and Bangil. A wounded (or deceased) Indonesian train passenger is retained and disposed of by three others. 26 May 1949. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Surroundings Brainstagi-haranggool 5-10 R.I .. Brastagi. Close to the Tobaeer is the 5th Bat in the town of Brastagi. from 10 reg. Infantry. PASAR. July 23, 1948. Brastagi, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Soldiers speak with an Indonesian woman with a child on the arm. 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.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Nine caught Japanese? Stand at a row there are mats on the floor. The abbreviation T.t. TNG. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC The T-Brigade in Djokja. Women on the street are bending over a bag with rice. December 19, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Yogyakarta

***** Casuality -- A Filipino mother and her child wait evacuation to a ***** settlement after the mother had been treated for a leg ***** during the battle for the east coast of Leyte. November 03, 1944. (Photo by Signal Corps U.S. Army).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Makassar, Morotai, Ambon. Population during a parade. They carry a boat (with Dutch flag?. In the middle a man in fevering clothing. The negative is scratched. January 22, 1948. Ambon, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC A TNI major addresses the population at Poerwakarta. A TNI Major appeals to the population at Poerwakarta. January 25, 1949. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Says Wiling To Cooperate -- Luis M. Taruc, 40, right Philippine Communist Huk leader, tells Manila Times newsman Ben Aquino he is willing to cooperate with the new administration of President Ramon Magsaysay. While scattered reports of rebels giving up reached military headquarters in Manila, Philippine army troops were ready to launch a major campaign against the Huks. The government held out little hope that the main group would capitulate. The Taruc interview took place in the mountain fastness north of Manila and is the first the rebel leader granted since 1950. February 22, 1954. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Anefo photo collection. Camp of Angolan liberation movement Fnla in Zaire, number 9 members of the liberation movement during house building, 1 members of the liberation movement during food. August 22, 1973. Zaire

Alleged to have collaborated in brutal treatment of prisoners of war three Japanese interpreters, taken captives at Hong Kong, ***** being accused by Captain A.S.J. Eccles, CBE, Military Governor of *****, acting on behalf of Rear Admiral C.H.J. Harcourt, CB, C.B.E., who ***** the British Naval Force that re-occupied the Crown colony. ***** custody, awaiting trial as war criminals, the three interpreters are left to right, Hasegawa, Niimori, *****. September 26, 1945.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Three Dutch soldiers are surrounded by boys on the street. On the right a scout car with the name "Kruisland". January 1949. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Dadapajan at Salatiga, a Slamatan for 2-6 R.I .. Kudaries with their heating horses perform their dance. Dutch soldiers watch. December 8, 1947. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Salatiga

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Flag parade; Clothing ceremony solo e.o .. procession of Indonesian children with flags. April 30, 1949. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Van Pakem and Baoengan. Paoëngan (east coast Sumatra). Due to the rapid and unexpected action of the Dutch troops in Paoëngan, they made a large number of extremists who had no chance to flee. A number of prisoners had to investigate. Serious cases were held, the others sent home. 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. DLC Withdrawal of Dutch troops from solo, Gondang Winangoe and clares. A group of Indonesian soldiers on a square for the Malang restaurant. A man with a guitar is squaring for them .. November 12, 1949. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Borneo (1947 February). A ship meets the quay. February 1947. Borneo, Indonesia, Kalimantan, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC GOMBONG. GOMBONG. In the liberated area, the DESA trade revises. Fruit is the first article that is to get plenty and of course the soldiers are the largest customers .. September 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Oliebollenkampagne Malang New Year 1949. Oliebollenkoning Pieter Oldhof brings on New Year's oliebollen around the militars at Kepandjen and Wlinggi, a campaign made by the bourgeoisie of Malang. January 1, 1949. 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. Street scene with two soldiers in the foreground. April 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.

Japanese Pow (Sydney). October 13, 1945. (Photo by Official U.S. Navy Photograph).;Japanese Pow (Sydney).

Japanese Pow (Sydney). October 13, 1945. (Photo by Official Photograph U.S. Navy).;Japanese Pow (Sydney).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Demolitions in Pekalongan. Houses are already being built up. August 1947. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Pekalongan

Food And Clothing For Liberated Countries - War File. July 30, 1945. (Photo by U.S. Office of War Information Picture).

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.

These Japanese children and their parent are happy again after many months of ill- treatment by their Japanese captors. They are shown here in a U.S. field hospital where they received immediate medical care after having been liberated by U.S. forces at Hollandia, Dutch New Guinea. Sharing their happiness is 2nd Lt. Millie Wassel of New York City. May 22, 1944. (US Signal Corps Photo).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Photo reportage Palembang. Indonesian man with child on the back. Child holds a look. Jeeps can be seen .. January 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Palembang, Sumatra

Aircraft, Burma, India & INDIA,RESCUE 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.

Rescue of Chinese Civilians from Extremists, Serpong, Java:Recently a small patrol force of the Royal Netherlands Indies Army rescued many Chinese civilians from murder by the Indonesian Extremists. They were brought across the Tjisadane River to the safety of Serpong Village where they were fed and cared for by their rescues.Some of the rescued people carry ashore what very few belonging they were able to save from the Extremists. June 1, 1946. (Photo by Netherlands Indies Government Information Service).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Withdrawal of Dutch troops from Solo, Gondang Winangoe and clares. A group of Indonesian soldiers for the ruined of the burned pasar. November 12, 1949. Indonesia, Java, 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.

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