- Indonesian National Revolution- War that declared the independence for Indonesia. A well known military leader known as Sutomo, or Bung Tomo was a praised leader in the INR. Approximately 200,000 people were killed in this war, half of which were civilians minding their own business.
- Permesta Rebellion-
- Happend from 1958-1961
- Ethnic groups felt that the government was hurting the country
- Government limited regional development
- After beating the insurgent air force the central government launched a bomb on Manado, rebel capital