Most Deadlies Independence War In History
Most Deadlies Independence War In History
Independence is a thing that most country in the world always
remember. Most countries in the world have to struggle for independence from
its invaders. Although, few countries may seized its independence by peace.
For some countries such as Indonesia, United States, Vietnam,
Philippines and Algeria. Independence is not an easy thing to achieve. They
have to sacrifice a lot of lives and all the resources that available to drive
out the invaders.
Now, we will discuss 5 most deadlies independence war inhistory.
1. First Indochina
War
When there was a empty power in Vietnam after Japan's defeat
in the Second World War, on 2 September 1945 Vietnam declared its independence
from France. But this was immediately opposed by the French colonial
government.
French colonial forces still feel entitled to rule in Vietnam
after the second world war. But the return of France carries its own risk for
France. Because, Vietnam they met later on was not Vietnam before they had to
give up from Japan one day.
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| French Taking Hostage By Vietnam Soldiers |
The returned of French troops to Vietnam immediately made the
Vietnamese people build the power to gain the independence they had long
dreamed of. On December 19, 1946, a long war occurred which lasted for at least
8 years. The war ended in 1954.
The death because of the war
estimated at 400,000 to 800,000. This war resulted an independence for
the vietnamese state officially, as well as several neighboring countries which
also managed to free themselves from French colonialism such as Laos and
Cambodia.
The Vietnam independence War called as the First Indochina War. The war was the most brutal independence war in history. The Vietnamese
army, which consisted mostly of civilians, succeeded in driving away official
French troops and French volunteers consisting of nearly 400,000 soldiers.
Whereas Vietnam itself, which uses a force of up to 500,000 civilian, turned
out to succeed in defeating French troops which were far more modern than them.
It is estimated that at least 76,000 French troops were
killed in action. The number of injured soldiers reached over 65,000 and
Vietnam successfully captured 40,000 of French soldiers.
Meanwhile casualty of
Vietnam estimated nearly 400,000 people had to die as Vietnamese heroes
for independence.
2. Algerian War
Algerian war is a war between Algeria to got independence
from France. This war lasted from 1954 to 1962, with the victory on the
Algerian side.
Colonized by France since 1830 made the Algerian treated as
second class citizens in their own country. Even though Algeria actually
received special treatment from France, it did not make the spirit of
independence disappear.
After one by one the independent French territory. Making the
desire of the Algerian people to be independent also stronger.
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| Algerian War |
This war ended with the expulsion of 1 million Europeans from
the Algeria region. While the death toll from the war is estimated at 300,000
from both sides.
3. American Revolutionary War
American Revolutionary War from Britain was a large and broad
independence war. Both side applied full force to become the winner. America
struggled to achieve independence while the British tried to defend their
colonies.
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| American Revolutionary War |
The death toll from both sides reached 150 thousand. A big
loss for the British. So that the British were finally forced to give up one of
the most important colonies for their country.
This war lasted from 1775 to 1783. With the end of the war
where the British were forced to recognize American independence.
4. Indonesian National Revolution
The Indonesian National Revolution is the war of Indonesian
independence from the Netherlands. Indonesia's efforts to free themselves from
the Netherlands had to face a massive Dutch military action.
Netherlands is estimated to have issued a military force of
250 thousand troops with sophisticated equipment. while on the Indonesian side,
almost all Indonesians join in the battle.
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| Indonesian Young Soldiers |
The death toll from both sides reached more than 100,000
people. where 8000 soldiers from the Dutch were either Dutch regular soldiers,
Dutch soldiers of Indonesian descent or British soldiers killed in this war.
While on the Indonesian side at least 45 thousand to 100
thousand civilians and soldiers die because of this war.
The war ended with a great victory in the military side of
the Dutch. But in terms of politics, this war actually makes Netherlands on the
losing side. As the result in 1949 the Dutch were forced to recognize the
independence of the Republic of Indonesia.
5. Philipine Revolution
Philipine Revolution is a Philippine independence war from
Spain. This war lasted from 1896 to 1898. The war ended with victory on the
Philippine side as well as the independence of the Philippines from Spain.
The Philippines is estimated to have deployed 60,000 troops
while Spain is estimated to have deployed 55,000 troops to achieve victory.
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| Philipine Soldiers |
America is called the party that supports the Philippines'
revolutionary parties to escape Spanish influence. while on the Spanish side
there are at least 25 thousand native Filipinos who are loyal to Spain.
Although the war ended with victory on the Philippine side,
the Philippines finally had to fight America since 1899 and made the
Philippines a colony of America since then. it was only in 1946 that the
Philippines achieved complete independence on July 4, 1946.