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In which year was he appointed the commander of the Siliwangi Division?

  • 1941

  • 1946

  • 1951

  • 1956

Answer

In 1946, he was appointed the commander of the Siliwangi Division, a unit of the National Army of Indonesia. This was a major military position, and he was responsible for leading the division in a number of battles against Dutch forces during the Indonesian National Revolution. He also played a role in negotiating the Renville Agreement, which temporarily ended hostilities between the two sides.
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