DAY HERO 

Events of 10 November is an historical event of war between Indonesia and the Netherlands. On March 1, 1942, Japanese troops landed on the island of Java, and seven days later, exactly, March 8, the Dutch colonial government surrendered unconditionally to the Japanese. Since then, Indonesia was occupied by Japan.

Three years later, Japan surrendered unconditionally to the Allies after the dropping of atomic bombs (by the United States) in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The incident occurred in August 1945. Fill the vacancy, then Indonesia proclaimed its independence on August 17, 1945. Before stripped by the allies, the people of Indonesia and the fighters tried to disarm the Japanese army. Hence the battles that took the lives in many areas. When the movement to disarm the Japanese troops were blazing, September 15, 1945, British troops landed in Jakarta, then landed in Surabaya on October 25. British soldiers were brought to Indonesia over the decision and on behalf of the Allies, with the task to disarm the Japanese army, freeing the prisoners who were detained Japan, and repatriate the Japanese troops to his country. But, in addition, British troops also bring the mission to restore Indonesia to the Dutch government as a colony. NICA (Netherlands Indies Civil Administration) was hitchhiking. That's what the people of Indonesia blew up anger everywhere.

In Surabaya, dikibarkannya Dutch flag, the Red-White-Blue, at the Hotel Yamato, has spawned Tunjungan incident, which sparked whipping up armed clashes between British troops struggle with bodies formed by the people. Armed clashes with British troops in Surabaya, culminating in the murder of Brigadier General Mallaby, (led British troops to East Java), on October 30.

After the murder of Brigadier General Mallaby, his successor (Major General Mansergh) issued an ultimatum that is an insult to the fighters and the people generally. In the ultimatum stated that all the leaders and people of Indonesia are armed to report and put the gun in the place designated and submit himself to raise their hands above. Limit of the ultimatum was at 6:00 am on 10 November 1945.

The ultimatum was rejected by Indonesia. Therefore, the Republic of Indonesia at that time had stood (although recently proclaimed), and People's Security Army (TKR) as a tool of the state have also been established.

In addition, many organizations struggle that has shaped society, including among the youth, student and student. Agencies that struggle has emerged as a common manifestation determination to defend the young republic, to disarm the Japanese troops, and to oppose the re-entry of Dutch colonialism (the ride with the presence of British troops in Indonesia).

On 10 November morning, British troops launched a major offensive and awesome once, by deploying about 30,000 troops, 50 aircraft, and a large number of warships.

Various parts of the city of Surabaya showered with bombs, fired blindly with a cannon from the sea and land. Thousands of residents were affected, many died and many more wounded. However, resistance fighters also raged throughout the city, with the active assistance of the population.

The British suspect that the resistance of the people of Indonesia in Surabaya can be conquered within three days, by deploying a complete modern weaponry, including aircraft, warships, tanks, and armored vehicles that quite a lot.

But unexpectedly, it turns out the public figures of the 'ulama' and the priest-chaplain java hut like KH. Hashim Ash'ari, KH. Wahab Hasbullah priest-chaplain and other schools, students mobilize their students and the general public (at the time people are not so obedient to the government but they are more submissive and obedient to the priest) was also there as a young pioneer bung tomo and others. resistance so that it can last a long, lasting from day to day, and the other from week to week. Resistance of the people who initially made spontaneously and not coordinated, more and more regularly. This massive battle takes up to a month, before the city fell in the hands of the British.

The bloody events in Surabaya when it also has moved across the Indonesian people's resistance to repel the invaders and defend freedom. The number of fighters who are killed and the people who are victims when it is later remembered as Heroes' Day.