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Genesis of power: General Sudirman and the Indonesian military in politics (1945-49)

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SAID Salim

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Singapore: ISEAS, 1991Description: 185pISBN:

9813035900 (pbk.)

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Summary: Describes the circumstances of the creating of the Indonesian army, its functions during and immediately after independence, and the importance of its first commander-in-chief, General Sudirman, who was elected by his own troops. The author demonstrates how this unique blend of factors resulted in the army taking a central role in politics.

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Describes the circumstances of the creating of the Indonesian army, its functions during and immediately after independence, and the importance of its first commander-in-chief, General Sudirman, who was elected by his own troops. The author demonstrates how this unique blend of factors resulted in the army taking a central role in politics.

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