Dutch Colonial War

The Dutch Colonial War, fought from 1945 to 1962, was a struggle between the Netherlands and its colony, Indonesia, as Indonesia fought for independence after Dutch colonial rule. The conflict involved military force and negotiations, with Indonesia seeking self-rule and the Netherlands wanting to retain control. It was part of the broader decolonization movement post-World War II. The war concluded with Indonesia gaining independence in 1949, although some Dutch military presence remained until the early 1960s. The conflict significantly shaped Indonesia’s journey to sovereignty and marked the end of Dutch colonial empire in Southeast Asia.