A. History of Events Bandung Sea of Fire Know the history of Indonesia, one of which is the event Bandung Sea of Fire. Events on the ground that originated Chancellor of the battle between the youth and TKR against the Japanese army in September and October 1945.Pada dated October 9, 1945, battle between the people of London and TKR against Japanese troops could be resolved peacefully. People Bandung and TKR managed to get weapons from the weapon and ammunition factory in Kiaracondong.Akan but, along with it came the allied forces entered the city of Bandung on October 21, 1945. The arrival of the allied forces that make the atmosphere becomes tense Bandung. Skirmishes were inevitable. When the allied forces feel stifled, allies gives ultimatum to all the people of London not later than November 29, 1945, at 12 to leave North London. However, until the specified deadline, the people of London not mematuhinya.Pada dated March 24, 1946, the allies issued an ultimatum to leave London again for the people of the city of Bandung. However, again the ultimatum was ignored. As a result, the battle was inevitable. Thousands of people began to leave the city of Bandung. Army of the Republic of Indonesia deliberately set fire to government buildings are located in the city of Bandung. That is, for the allies can not use it anymore. Smoke soar. Bandung became a sea of fire.
1. Bandung lake of fire City duo entered the UK in October 1945 requesting ally discharge results by TKR Japanese soldiers handed over to the allies on 21 November 1945 that the city bandungdikosongkan mengultimatum ally it is not ignored by the TRI and the people of Indonesia, they will be repeated ultimatums Command on 23 March 1946. Indonesian government in Jakarta ruled that TRI emptying duo, but leaders in Yogyakarta TRI instructed not emptied so bandung west end with heart TRI emptying the city of Bandung, before keluarBandung on 23 March 1946 the fighters RI allies attacked and burned the headquarters of the southern part of Bandung. To commemorate tersebur ismail marzuki perpetuate in a song halo-halo bandung British troops part of the Brigade MacDonald arrived in London on October 12, 1945. From the beginning of their relationship with the Indonesian government has been strained. They demanded that all firearms in the hands of the population, except for TKR and the police, handed over to them. Dutch people newly released from prison camp began to take actions that begin to interfere with the security. As a result, armed clashes between the British and the TKR is unavoidable. The night of November 24, 1945, TKR and agencies struggle launched attacks on British positions in the north, including the Hotel Homann and Preanger which they use as a headquarters. Three days later, MacDonald delivered an ultimatum to the Governor of North Bandung, West Java that is emptied by residents of Indonesia, including bersenjata.Ultimatum Allied troops that Army of the Republic of Indonesia (TRI, the military at that time) to leave the city of Bandung encourage TRI to perform the operation "bumihangus". The fighters are not willing to hand the Republic of Indonesia in Bandung when used by the Allies and NICA. The decision was taken to London burned through musyawarahMadjelis Persatoean Priangan Struggle (MP3) in the presence of all the forces of the struggle of the Republic of Indonesia, on March 24, 1946 [2]. Colonel Abdel Haris Nasution as the commander of the Third Division TRI announce the results of the meetings and ordered the evacuation of the city of Bandung. [Citation needed ] That same day, a large group of the population of Bandung Bandung long flowing leaves and burning of the town took place that night. Bandung TRI and intentionally burned by local people with the intention that the Allies were able to use London as a strategic military base. Everywhere was black smoke billowing in the air and soared all the power failure. The British Army began to attack so fierce fighting occurred. The greatest battle took place in the village of Dayeuhkolot, south London, where there are a large ammunition depot belonging to the Allied Forces. In this battle Mohammad Toha and Ramdan, two militiamen BRI (Barisan Indonesian people) falls on a mission to destroy the ammunition depot. Mohammad Toha managed to blow up the warehouse with dynamite. Large warehouse exploded and burned along with the militia in it. Bandung city administration staff will initially remain in the city, but for the sake of their safety, then at 21.00 it also joined the group to evacuate from Bandung. Since that time, approximately 24.00 South London has been empty of inhabitants and TRI. But the fire still burning city soared, so Bandung became a sea of fire. Bandung scorched earth is considered an appropriate strategy in the War of Independence of Indonesia because of the strength of the TRI and the people's militia is not proportional to the strength of the Allies and NICA large amounts. After the event, along with people's militia TRI guerrilla resistance from outside Bandung. This incident inspired the song Halo, Halo Bandung creator name is still a matter of debate. A few years later, the song "Hello, Hello London" officially written, into the memory of the freedom fighters of emotions experienced at the time of the Republic of Indonesia, waiting to return to their beloved city that has become a sea of fire.
2. Originally the term Terms Bandung Sea of Fire
became famous after the term of the scorched earth. General AH Nasution is that the TRI-General meeting in Regentsweg (now Jalan Dewi Sartika), after returning from a meeting with Sjahrir in Jakarta, decided the strategy to be made to the city of Bandung after receiving the British ultimatum. "So I came back from Jakarta, after talking with Sjahrir it. It is in the talks in Regentsweg, at the meeting, talk to everyone. Well, there arises the opinion of Rukana, Commander of the Military Police in London. He argues," Let us make London South into a sea of fire. "What he calls the lake of fire, but it is actually a sea of water." - A.H Nasution, May 1, 1997 Terms Bandung Sea of Fire appears also in the daily Suara Merdeka on March 26, 1946. A young journalist at the time, namely Atje Bastaman, witnessed scenes of London burning hills around Mount Leutik Pameungpeuk, Garut. From the top of the Atje Bastaman see Bandung are flushed from the Cicadas to Cimindi. After arriving in Tasikmalaya, Atje Bastaman excitedly immediately write news and gives the title "Thus Bandoeng Laoetan Fire". But due to lack of space for writing the title suggests, it headline shortened to "Bandoeng Laoetan Fire". PadaBulan March 1946, within seven hours, approximately 200,000 inhabitants made history by burning homes and their possessions, leaving the city of Bandung to the mountains in the south. A few years later, the song "Halo-Halo Bandung" is written to symbolize their emotions, as the promise of returning to his beloved city, which had become a sea of fire
3. The incidence of tearing Flag After independence August 17, 1945, Indonesia has not fully independent. Independence should be achieved gradually through the struggle of the people who are willing to sacrifice everything. After the Japanese defeat, the British army came to disarm the Japanese troops. They conspired with the Netherlands (NICA) and manipulate the Japanese to colonize Indonesia again. News reading of the text of the Declaration of Independence in Jakarta, Bandung received through Domei news agency on Friday morning, August 17, 1945. The next day, August 18, 1945, printed the text has been dispersed. Printed in red ink by printing Siliwangi. DENIS Building, Jalan Braga (now the House Bank Jabar), incidents of torn blue Dutch flag, so the colors stay red and white into the Indonesian flag. Tearing with the bayonet carried by a young Indonesian man named Mohammad Endang Karmas, assisted by Moeljono. Dated August 27, 1945, formed People's Security Agency (BKR), followed by the formation of the Indonesian Women's Army (Laswi) on 12 October 1945. The number of members to 300 people, consists of the combat troops, Red Cross, investigation and supplies. The events that worsen the situation occurred on November 25, 1945. In addition to the face of an enemy attack, the people face a major flood Cikapundung River overflow. Hundreds of victims washed away and thousands of people homeless. This situation used to attack enemies of the people are facing disaster. Pressures and attacks being conducted by the British and Dutch. Dated December 5, 1945, some British aircraft bombed the area Lengkong Large. On December 21, 1945, the British dropped the bomb and gunfire blindly at the Cicadas. More and more victims fall.
4. Bandoeng Sea of Fire
Ultimatum to the Army of the Republic of Indonesia (TRI) to leave the city and the people, politics bore "bumihangus". People are not willing to Bandung exploited by the enemy. They fled to the south with the fighters. The decision to be reached by consensus burned London Assembly Priangan United Struggle (MP3) in the presence of all the power struggles, on March 24, 1946. Colonel Abdul Haris Nasution as Commander of the Third Division, announced the results of the meetings and ordered people to leave the city of Bandung. That same day, the group running the length of the population left the city of Bandung. Bandung accidentally burned by TRI and people with the intention that the Allies can not use it anymore. Here and there, billowing black smoke rising high in the air. All power failure. British began to attack so fierce fighting occurred. The most exciting battle going on in the village Dayeuhkolot, south London, where there are a large munitions factory belonging to the Allies. TRI intends to destroy the ammunition depot. For that diutuslah youth Mohammad Toha and Ramdan. The boys managed to blow up the warehouse with hand grenades. Large warehouse exploded and caught fire, but the two young men were burned in it. Bandung city administration staff will initially remain in the city, but for the sake of safety then at 21.00 it was also out of town. Since that time, approximately 24.00 South London has been empty of inhabitants and TRI. But the fire still burning city soar. And London was transformed into a sea of fire. The scorched earth Bandung is the right thing, because the strength of TRI and the people will not be able to resist the powerful enemy. Furthermore TRI with the people in the guerrilla resistance from outside Bandung. This incident gave birth to the song "Halo-Halo Bandung" ardent burning fighting spirit of the Indonesian people. Bandung Sea of Fire went on to become a famous term after the combustion event. Many have wondered where the term originated. The late General AH Nasution remembered during a meeting in Regentsweg (now Jalan Dewi Sartika), after returning from a meeting with Sjahrir in Jakarta, to decide what to do about the city of Bandung after receiving the British ultimatum.
