Indonesian military operation against Republic of South Maluku
For the Japanese invasion during World War II, see Battle of Ambon.
Invasion of Ambon
Part of the aftermath of the Indonesian National Revolution
Indonesian Army M3 Stuart tank and troops patrolling in Ambon
Date
28 September – 5 November 1950 (1 month, 1 week and 1 day)
Location
Ambon
Result
Indonesian victory
Territorial changes
Moluccas incorporated by Indonesia
Belligerents
Indonesia
Republic of South Maluku
Commanders and leaders
Sukarno
Alexander Evert Kawilarang
Abdul Haris Nasution
Slamet Rijadi †
Chris Soumokil
Isaac Julius Tamaëla
A. Nanlohy
Adjudant Sopacua
Adjudant Tahapary
Adjudant Siwabessy
Strength
20,000
1000[1]
Casualties and losses
5000[a]
500[1]
5000 civilians killed[1]
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The Invasion of Ambon was a combined Indonesian military operation which aimed to seize and annex the self proclaimed Republic of South Maluku.
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