Indonesian Military Scene

Black-and-white photographs of 1940s Indonesia featuring soldiers and civilians in a tropical setting, capturing the post-war atmosphere.

Hurricane 'Betsy' - Puerto Rico - 8/12/1956 , Hurricanes, Debris, Civil defense. Records of the Office of Civil Defense and Defense Mobilization

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Idyllic recording. At a water mill and a pond. Right a young Indonesian woman with a KNIL soldier. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Salatiga. Repatrants who go back to Republican area come from a Dessa. December 2, 1947. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Salatiga

Typical Dutch New Guinea scene (near Coast). May 01, 1944.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Demolitions Tri, Action Padang. Padang: At Kampong Ampang, the Republicans destroyed the telephone connections and used the wires as a roadblock. July 20, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Moluccas Islands , War Files. October 04, 1944. (Photo by Department of Air).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Landscapes. Landscape. May 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Hurricane 'Betsy' - Puerto Rico - 8/12/1956 , Hurricanes, Debris, Civil defense. Records of the Office of Civil Defense and Defense Mobilization

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Contact with the W-Brigade. a Kali / river. August 1, 1947. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Poll photo collection. Travel to Suriname and the Netherlands Antilles. Sacrifice site in the pagan forest landcraft village wakibasoe. 1947. Suriname, Wakibasoe

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Reporting Hollandia. An officer and company in the military post or prison. February 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Environment Lahat; Pulau Pinang, Loekan Sepang, Soekaramé, Boengamas. A prawn crosses the fast river. On the left the destroyed bridge where repair work takes place. February 20, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Tangerang. Soldiers stand in a row with messtins to get food. July 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Tangerang

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 Inspection requirement General P.L.G. Doorman 2e part Grote Oost (October 1946). Wooden houses on posts (fishing village) On a river. October 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Action Infantry II KNIL to depok. Colonne trucks with men in convoy along PADI fields. July 1946. Depok, Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Darnley Island - Off N. Queensland, Torres Straits. March 20, 1942.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC v.p.t.l .. soldiers are approaching a house. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Photo reportage Palembang. Houses to water. January 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Palembang, Sumatra

Madang, New Guinea. August 22, 1942.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Patrol. House with laundry. March 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.

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. Military funeral in Bandoeng. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Soekaboemi / Buitenzorg / St. Nicholas celebration of 7 December division. Running competition. December 5, 1947. Bogor, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sukabumi

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Soebang and Tjikempek. Kampong. A stream flows past the houses. December 1, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Here's How U.S. Marines Landed On Solomon Islands -- Once on shore, the Marines push inward in Jeeps and large transport trucks, which also were landed in barges. In the distance may be seen the transports. November 02, 1942.

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.

Parachute bombs on Japanese military installations along, the Francisco River near Salamaua on the north coast of New Guinea. A Japanese used bridge is shown in upper right corner". August 12, 1943. (Photo by Fifth U.S. Air Force).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC X Genie Veldcie in Tjikempek - Wadas. Tjibaroesa: At Tjibaroesa is the 10th Genius Veldcie. Built a new Bailey bridge. After the opening, which happened by the commander of the 10th genius Veldcie., Major Danckaerts, run the first vehicles about the new bridge .. December 20, 1947. Cikempek, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Wadas

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 Bandjermasin, a city on and above the water. Houses on the water. 12 February 1948. Bandjermasin, Borneo, Indonesia, Kalimantan, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Visit General Curls to Medan and Padang. Visit to Padang. Swimming competition in the Marijke swimming pool. May 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Padang, Sumatra

Poll photo collection. War volunteers in Malacca and Indonesia. Soldiers on the meal in the camp on Java. March 1946. Indonesia, 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.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Clothing ceremony in Kalibedje at Salatiga. Clothing ceremony by the Red Cross in Kalibedje at Salatiga Children at a pagger of a Kampong. November 25, 1947. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Salatiga

Poll photo collection. War volunteers in Malacca and Indonesia. Village view in depok. April 11, 1946. Depok, Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Paré-Paré (Celebes). A major of the killing at two deer and a dwarf buffalo. December 6, 1947. Celebes, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Paré-Paré

Information office radio broadcaster Dutch Guinea. Kranzegging graves victims "neutron" disaster. August 1957. Biak, Guinea

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Semarang sector. An exploration pattern in the careful environment of an inhabited environment. July 29, 1947. Indonesia, Java, 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 Photo reportage Kebon Selada and Kota Batoe (2nd and 3rd Cion of 4-10 R.I. and 3 grid). Road through landscape (in the background a leg truck?). December 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Royal Air Force Coastal Command, 1939-1945. Consolidated Liberators of No. 111 (Coastal) Operational Training Unit, parked on the apron at Oakes Field, Nassau, Bahamas.

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 Sector Cheribon (1st Police Action 21-27 July 1947). On a road there is a roadblock with barbed wire. July 21, 1947. Cirebon, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Emergency bridge made by Pioniers 4-5 R.I.. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Entrance to a barracks area or camp? Two man are waiting. On the right a plate with inscription "Rapwi" (recovery or allied prisoners of war and internnees). Lying everywhere or lorries, partly with sandbags. October 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Masamba affair. Polisi Bivouac Masamba with army unit tents. There is a Scoutscar at De Poort. November 1949. Celebes, Indonesia, Masamba, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC General Track in Palembang: Posts in West Sumatra. General track visits a warning alligence. June 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Palembang, Sumatra

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC 1st Infantry Brigade (December 7 Division). Exploring. July 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Anefo photo collection. Tarakan (1945). Signposts of allied troops on Tarakan. 1945. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Tarakan

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Reproduction of a drawing of J.F. Anemaet from a patrol. July 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Poll photo collection. Travel to Suriname and the Netherlands Antilles. Two captains of the BoslandCloooldorp Ganzee. Left Willem Alexander, 71 years, right Egmund Jozef Treu, 73 years. 1947. Ganzee, Suriname

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Great East. Papua fishing village. November 10, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

This fence added to the appearance of the squadron area of the 547th Night Fighter Squadron at Lingayen. This general view of the camp area presents a neat appearance of the native type buildings. The dry sandy soil and coconut palm trees shading the

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.

Elsevier photo collection. Rottan bridge Bindjei (Sumatra east coast) photo J.G. Den Boef, Commander's main Duty ordinary police. bridge, seen, ed.. 1923. Binjei, Indonesia, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Patrol Surabaya. Five prisoners of war. June 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Surabaya

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 Festivities in Padang because of the annual stay of the U-Brigade in Central Sumatra. Cycling race. November 28, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Padang, Sumatra

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Purification Loekboek dienceng. A largely destroyed housing block. December 10, 1947. 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. Bren Carrier crosses a river to a loaded place. 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.

Changi Golf course which winds through the changi air force station, about 14 miles from Singapore City. Course which has a par 68, has a picturesque setting of palms and trees. Picture shows revetments in which Japs hid their zeros during war. December 05, 1950.

Salamaua, New Guinea. January 23, 1942.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Fisheries on the Sacred Sea at Tjilatjap. Fisherman village. April 1, 1948. Cilacap, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Marawati at Njalindoen Tjitjoeg; Evacuation T.N.I. Marawati. Mara-Wati: In the context of the evacuation of Republican troops from the Dutch area, Rama-Wati's evacuation camp were collected near Njalindoeng the TNI soldiers to be disposed of to Republican area. The army of "freedom fighters" attracts to the place to register and deliver their weapons. February 1948. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Hit By Jap Bombers -- Hit by Japanese Aichi dive bomber in an attack on small boat shipping in Rendova Harbor, this PT boat was beached despite fact entire stern was blown out by bomb. Men can be seen searching for survivors. August 21, 1943. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

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 Series Borneo; Book Borneo. Prawen are moored. Military soldiers reach the shore via a gangway. June 1948. Borneo, Borneo, Indonesia, Kalimantan, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Waterfare Tangerang. a prark with tent sail. 11 June 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Tangerang

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC General Track in Palembang: Posts in West Sumatra. Airport. June 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.

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.

Information office and radio broadcaster Dutch New Guinea. Papua boys from the R.K. boarding school at Mindiptanah at the missionary house there. November 1955. New Guinea

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Surabaya. Tour of the recomba of East Java, C.O. Van der Plas (rear left) in the front of his wife?. 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Staying and performance of the 1st battalion regiment Shock troops in the Dutch East Indies. A carrier is a road through a dry river bed.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Waterfare Tangerang. A large prawn with a shelter of atap leaves. 11 June 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Tangerang

Vuelta Abajo (Pinar del Río, Cuba), November 1895. Cuban War. Repair of the railway line in the Bacanagua section.

Poll photo collection. War volunteers in Malacca and Indonesia. The chefs cooking in the military camp. 1946. Indonesia, Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC 119th anniversary 3rd regiment hunters tjiandjoer. Alloy buildings in Katoepandak?. July 1, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Rangoon - Department of Defense Agency Head Residence - 1981, United States photographs Related to Embassies, Consulates, and Other Overseas Buildings

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Monitoring post on a bridge. 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 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

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Demolitions in Pekalongan. Pekalongan: The Weader of Tan Kiem Tong is totally destroyed. Thus the TNI performed against Pacific Chinese citizens of Indonesia .. August 1947. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Pekalongan

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Terisi Railjep. Terisi: The rainy season has done its introduction. Breed are the rivers and roads have changed in mud budgets. November 3, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

New Guinea Finschhafen Area. 37 dead Japanese were counted in these two wrecked barges at Scarlet Beach. December 2, 1943. (Photo by Department Of Information, Commonwealth Of Australia).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Photo reportage near Buitenzorg. Bailey bridge over the foundations of a destroyed bridge. January 1947. Bogor, Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Aircraft, Burma, India & Bombing,

Accommodation for the indigenous officer members in Abyssinia.The apparent on the image peculiar Hutten serve a national of Abyssinian officers who have been ***** to train recruits in the vicinity of Addis Ababa, as accommodation space. October 25, 1937. (Photo by Atlantic Photo).

Information office and radio broadcaster Dutch New Guinea. Graveyard of Christian-Papuans in Merauke. October 1954. New Guinea

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Padang. Stopping place Sintoek on a railway line. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sintuk, Sumatra

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Purification LOOKBOOK ALONG. Smoke clouds above the palm trees. In the foreground a wall. December 10, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Artillery. Exterior of the building. March 1947. Indonesia, Medan, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. The right main channel. 1949. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

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