World War II Special Operations

Black and white images depicting members of an Allied intelligence unit and local communities in Southeast Asia, highlighting guerrilla warfare and cultural interactions.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Recordings regarding border traffic. Tinggi Hari. Tinggi Hari is a place close to the quolijn status in the Lahat sector. There is a busy border traffic here so that soldier Willem Meester from Enschede has hands full of work as a border traffic controller. Daily hundreds of tanis from the Pagar Alase (Republican area) come with their products - coffee, tea, cloves, vegetables, etc. - about the quolijn status and bring it to the Pasar in Lahat. Master checks the people here, who come back from Lahat. Matches and other consumables have been purchased for the products sold. July 29, 1948. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Tinggi Hari

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Return by tapanoeli, taroetoeng, sibolga, padang, sidempoean. KNIL soldiers stand around a group of Indonesian women with children on a site with many boulders. December 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Kilima Hawaians in Pangkalan. The Kilima Hawaans were a guest at the hard-to-reach outpost Pangkalan of the 2nd inf. Brig. Group. During this tiring journey, a warn along the road. April 22, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Pangkalan

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Recordings regarding border traffic. Tinggi Hari. Tinggi Hari is a place close to the quolijn status in the Lahat sector. There is a busy border traffic here so that soldier Willem Meester from Enschede has hands full of work as a border traffic controller. Daily hundreds of tanis from the Pagar Alase (Republican area) come with their products - coffee, tea, cloves, vegetables, etc. - about the quolijn status and bring it to the Pasar in Lahat. Master checks the people here, who come back from Lahat. Matches and other consumables have been purchased for the products sold. July 29, 1948. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Tinggi Hari

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Action Pentjak Puncak and surroundings. Curious Indonesian children. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Puncak

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Tegal. Tegal. Just rest while the population brings our boys a serenade in the form of Krontjong music and singing .. July 1947. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Tegal

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Red Cross in Medan. Arnhemia: the population - forced by the TNI for the liberation of the town forced and finally liberated by Dutch troops - returned to their place of residence in a more than miserable situation. Here the Dutch Red Cross raised these victims of Djocja'se terrorism and provided shelter, food, clothing and medical care. October 8, 1947. Arnhemia, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Five captured republican fighters sit on the floor. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Salatiga. Repatrants who go back to Republican area. December 2, 1947. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Salatiga

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Story for grumpy stomachs (Surabaya). Distribution of food. June 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Surabaya

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Surabaya. Indonesian dance. 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Tangerang in Dutch hands. Children kit two Dutch soldiers who hand out sweets. July 14, 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Tangerang

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Dadapajan at Salatiga, a Slamatan for 2-6 R.I .. Kudaries with their sticking horses perform a dance. December 8, 1947. Dadapajan, Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Salatiga

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Return by tapanoeli, taroetoeng, sibolga, padang, sidempoean. Four Republican fighters have been imprisoned and are taken away. December 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Distribution Clothing in Tengaran at SOEMOWONO. Clothing is awarded to residents. November 24, 1947. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, SumoWono

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Infantry and Armers KliL. Ambarawa: The task of the Dutch army in Indonesia includes the security of the population against the unregulated battle organizations, and to promote the recovery of peace and prosperity in the liberated areas. In the ranks of the killing, the sons of Indonesia are united, vigilant and ready for the future of their country and people .. August 1947. Ambarawa, Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Evacuation T.N.I From Bangil to Malang. Bangil (near Pasoeroan): Here too, the evacuation of TNI went. Troops smooth. The chefs of 4-5 ri. Size them from food, after which the journey per truck was continued. February 8, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Large purification action in the W-Brigade area. Middle Java: Purification actions in the W-Brigade area. A killing unit passes a cemetery. March 15, 1948. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC SoemoWono, Suroeh, Dadapajam Shooting Exercises. Suroeh: The much-needed awareness of the population is now being tackled in a powerful manner. In a Kamponghuisje, the installation is drawn up and keeps Sergt.MAJ. Semplo from the army contact service are talks, interspersed by gramophone music .. March 21, 1948. Dadapajam, Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, SumoWono, Suruh

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Salatiga. A 'Beachmaster' to work. Salatiga. The information of the population of liberated areas has started in a modern way. Through the "Beachmaster", a type of sound system, which was used by the Allies in the last world war, the word is addressed to the population of Salatiga, who listens full attention to a representative of the recomba of middle Java, department. Indonesian information. 11 October 1947. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Salatiga

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Palembang. Palembang: The workers of the rubber company "Tebenan" were found in a sad state. From Palembang, food and consumables were supplied immediately, which were handed out to provide an emergency. August 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Clothing distribution Red Cross Care and recovery Kampongbestuur in Banjoe-Biroe. The through the t.n.i. Forced encouraged people from Banjoe Biroe (Semarang sector) returned to this place at the arrival of the Dutch troops. However, their condition was serious, and direct food and clothing was handed out by the Red Cross, while the sick were treated in a outpatient clinic .. November 11, 1947. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Semarang

Liberation celebrations by the natives of Koepang were organised by the Rajah of Tjamplon, Rajah Hans Nis Noni, following the arrival of Australian and Dutch troops in Timor. October 01, 1945. (Photo by Australian Official Photo).

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Beglaarkolonie. DESPLATED RICE. April 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Information in djamboe at Ambarawa. A sergeant major of the KNIL keep a speech. The population is listening. November 16, 1947. Ambarawa, Indonesia, Jambu, Java, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Keboomen, Poerworedjo and Matelang 2nd police promotion 19-21 December 1948. Mansizes of KNIL-Bataljon Infantry V (Anjing Nica) during a break in the yard of a house. December 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Cheribon. Parade, various topics. Cheribon. Three Dutch soldiers visit the Passar (market). Cheribon. The sale on the Passar will only praise and offer. "Tawarren" has that on his Indonesian. October 1947. Cirebon, Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Clothing ceremony in calibross at Salatiga. Clothing ceremony by the Red Cross in Kalibedje at Salatiga children in line. November 25, 1947. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Salatiga

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Series Borneo; Book Borneo. Old Dajak men. June 1948. Borneo, Borneo, Indonesia, Kalimantan, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Visit Minister Romme to Grote Oost Makassar, Menado, Ambon, Flores, Surabaya. Makassar. Dr. C.P.M. Romme in a light suit, during a view from Fort Rotterdam. January 24, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Linggadjati / Purification actions. Linggadjati: a Dutch patrol searched a kampong on enemy elements. The Republican Fat Organizations, who also did not resign the weapons after the "firing" the weapons usually nestle in the midst of the campong population, which is terrorized by them. September 1947. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Patrolgang of 1-1 Regiment Infantry KNIL. Patrol busy with weapon maintenance. June 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC 2nd Infantry Brigade Poerwakarta - Cheribon; Evacuation TNI to Cheribon. PoerwakArta: TNI parts, which register here, are transported by train to Cheribon, from where the journey by boat goes to Republican area. Departure from TNI parts from Poerwakarta .. February 5, 1948. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Poerwakarta, Purwakarta

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Great East. A group of Papuas poses with guns. A Dutch man with Australian hat. November 10, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Types Of People - Vietnamese People. January 24, 1945. (Photo by Signal Corps U.S. Army).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC New Guinea series. Two Papua's. October 1948. New Guinea

A Cigarette for Kaya Kaya from US soldiers in Dutch New Guinea. Troops take great interest in native homes. April 24, 1944.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Internal camps Sabang. Sabang: TNI soldiers captured over time, are placed in different internment camps. The camp in Sabang also has its own cantine, where Mochtar (a former administrator of the Polisi Tontara in Tebing Tinggi) is a cantine manager. Aloi, an ex-sergeant of the TNI takes the opportunity to buy some pieces of real palmolive soap .. January 4, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Republic: Sidamanik and Bah Bonton (tea factory) east of Siantar. Kampong population from the peripheral areas in the Sidamanik area, afraid of the terror, exerted by infiltrated TNI bends, are excited by Dutch troops to safer areas. 27 October 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Reporting Dajeuhkolot (Bandoeng sector). Medical team of the Red Cross. Population, women and children on the edge of a rice field. February 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Distribution Clothing in Tengaran at SOEMOWONO. Clothing is awarded to residents. November 24, 1947. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, SumoWono

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Security by tanks from the road to Cheribon, Semalinations, Salatiga, Ltd. 70. Soukey entrance. The rice on the sawahs is ready for the harvest and one comes to get hands short to get the precious foods, the yield of which no longer only ends up in the bags of corrupt republican officials and stealing soldiers. October 13, 1947. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Photograph of the 38th Bomb Group Attending Catholic Mass on Christmas Day. Photograph of the 38th Bomb Group Attending Catholic Mass on Christmas Day. Men of the 38th Bomb Group attend a Catholic mass held on Christmas Day, 1942, in New Guinea.”.

Japanese lines to their homes within the Marine-held beachhead at Empress Augusta Bay gather around Captain A.J. Moyer of Sydney, Australia. Towering Captain Moyer has for 12 years been with ANGAU (Australia-New Guinea Administrative Unit). Whole families moved, bringing with them what possessions they could carry. February 07, 1944. (Photo by Official U.S. Earine Corps photograph).

Poll photo collection. Netherlands Antilles and Suriname at the time of the royal visit of Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard in 1955. Forest screens lay a path in the jungle. October 1, 1955. Suriname

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Shipping from the U-Brigade from Batavia to Padang (2nd series). Indonesian men and children stand and sit on an open rail wagon. November 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Padang, Sumatra

A Marines waves to a child from his M151A1 1/4-ton light vehicle as it moves through the Moslem section of the city. The Marines are from the 32nd Marine Amphibious Unit during their participating in a multinational peacekeeping operation. Base: Beirut Country: Lebanon (LBN)

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Van Pakem and Baoengan. Medan: With the occupation of Baoenngan, our troops made a number of prisoners. July 29, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Padang. Square of Rome. Pasar Oesang. Sports field. PADANG: Mass demonstration held on 26 October in Padang for the formation of a free state of West Sumatra, independent of the Djocja republic, the population contributed numerous banners: "The birth of the West Sumatra organic area in The Netherlands custody means that the majority of the people are liberated from the yoke of the Sukarno republic ..... the danger has been averted .. October 26, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Indonesian men. An older man gets a jacket being measured. July 4, 1948. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

China-Japanese War From 1932, 1937,38,39. - China Military War Scene. December 27, 1937.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Visit Prince Bernhard Chapel to Semarang. The Prince Bernhard Chapel parades through Semarang. Public along the way. February 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Semarang

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC (Alloy new troops D-division "palm tree"). Two soldiers with some young Indonesian women / girls (wash women / baboes?). June 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Buitenzorg (with Article 2). Celebration Birthday Queen Wilhelmina Krontjong Ensemble is playing sitting on the street. August 31, 1948. Bogor, Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Conquest of German East Africa; Pleasures of the German regime: chained native workers', 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" L'Illustration, Paris, 1924.

The British Occupation of Java Villagers from Tjikalenka give a salute during a drill session headed by police instructors. Prior to the landing of British troops men from this village had attacked a local Japanese garrison, killing a number of soldiers and disarming the rest. The villagers were soon after disarmed by another Japanese force. Many Indonesians wanted to free themselves of Japanese control prior to the landing of Allied troops as they hoped this would prevent the return of Dutch colonial rule.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Local population is listening to Beachmaster. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Indonesia War Scenes. May 27, 1949.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Sector Cheribon (1st Police Action 21-27 July 1947). Cheribon: 'A captured extremist'. July 1947. Cheribon, Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Seven captured Indonesians or prisoners of war Japanese. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC 2nd Infantry Brigade Poerwakarta - Cheribon; Evacuation TNI to Cheribon. PoerwakArta: TNI parts, which register here, are transported by train to Cheribon, from where the journey by boat goes to Republican area. Departure of TNI parts from Poerwarkarta .. 5 February 1948. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Poerwakarta, Purwakarta

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Pankelan at Krawrang. Report to Pankelan. Isolated outpost of 1-4-8-regiment infantry. Dutch officer is moved across a river by carriers. March 12, 1948. Indonesia, Krowang, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Action of 4-4 battalion hunters in Magetan, East Java. Caught republican fighters. To put their neck, touches, pattern belt and weapon hang. March 29, 1949. Indonesia, Java, Magetan, Dutch East Indies

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Bandoeng sector. Soldier exchanges a cigarette for a coconut. July 21, 1947. Bandoeng, Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Linggadjati / Purification actions. Linggadjati: The rounded TNI gangs, which ceases the order "firing" with feet, preferably nesting amidst the kampong population. At the first morning light a Dutch purification spatrouille is on the road to purify the Kampong of unwanted elements .. September 1947. Indonesia, Java, Linggarjati, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Clothing ceremony by the Red Cross in Salatiga. Salatiga: Textile provision through the Dutch Red Cross in Bringin. September 18, 1947. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Salatiga

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Women's corps KliL. Women's corps KNIL marches T.G.V. command transfer. March 19, 1948. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies

Indian Troops - Uniforms - Foreign Troops. July 5, 1951. (Photo by Charies Fenn).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Slamatan in Söemenap (Madura). Dorpschines in rags. November 25, 1947. Indonesia, Madura, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Fourteen captured Indonesians or prisoners of war Japanese. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

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