Battle of Karangresik

Battle of Karangresik (1947)
Part of Indonesian National Revolution

Karang Resik Bridge
Date7 August 1947
Location
Karang Resik, Tasikmalaya, West Java
Result
  • Indonesian victory
  • The bridge was destroyed, and the blockade of Dutch forces
Belligerents
Indonesia Netherlands
Commanders and leaders
Unknown Unknown
Strength
One division One battalion with armored vehicles and heavy weapons
Casualties and losses
Heavy Casualties Hundreds were killed,
Many weapons and trucks were captured

The Battle of Karang Resik was a battle in Karang Resik, Tasikmalaya, West Java that took place in 1947. It cost many lives, ending in an Indonesian victory, despite Indonesia's far weaker military.

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