Battle of Medan
| Battle of Medan Battle for the Medan Area | |||||||
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| Part of the Indonesian National Revolution | |||||||
Plaque commemorating those killed in the clashes following the incident that led to the Battle of Medan | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Indonesia | |||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Achmad Tahir | T.E.D. Kelly | ||||||
| Units involved | |||||||
| Indonesian Army |
British Army KNIL NICA | ||||||
The Battle of Medan, known locally as the Battle for the Medan Area (Indonesian: Pertempuran Medan Area) took place between Allied forces and the Indonesian Army in Medan, North Sumatra, and its surrounding area during the Indonesian National Revolution.