Cover Notes

For over four years, British and Commonwealth forces fought a largely forgotten war against the geopolitical ambitions of Indonesia and 'Mad Doctor' Sukarno. The author describes post 1945 SE Asia, the rise of Indonesia and its relationship with the Malaysian Federation. Indonesian military philosophies and guerrilla warfare is reviewed, as is a chapter on jungle warfare. The fighting opened with the Brunei Revolt leading to the dogged defence of Borneo. Shallow SAS incursions across the border developed into Operation Claret when infantry companies then attacked Indonesian bases deep in Kalimantan. The overthrow of Sukarno and the murderous purging of the Communist Party of Indonesia led with nine months to Indonesia ceasing operations in August 1966.

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