Title: Confrontation : the war with Indonesia, 1962-1966 /
Authors: Van der Bijl, Nicholas.
Publisher: Pen & Sword Military,
Year: 2007
Subjects: Indonesia History; Indonesia Foreign relations Malaysia.; Malaysia Foreign relations Indonesia.; Borneo History, Military; Great Britain History, Military
Abstract: For over four years, in the 'Swinging Sixties' the armed forces of the UK were engaged in a little publicised but crucial jungle war against communist aggression on the vast island of Borneo. At any one time up to 50,000 troops (half of the Army's strength today) were deployed along a 1,000 mile front. Their enemy were the communist led Indonesians whose leaders were determined to seize the states of Sarawak, Sabah and the oil rich Brunei, all of whom for their part wished to maintain their Commonwealth links.
Contents: The Arena -- Indonesia -- Historical Background -- The Brunei Revolt -- Jungle Warfare -- Skirmishing -- The Defence of Borneo -- The Defence of Fifth Division and Sabah -- Indonesian Escalation -- Special Operations and Hot Pursuit -- The Defence of Malaysia -- Operation Claret -- The Thin Red Line -- The Battle of Plaman Mapu -- The Battle of the Rivers -- Turmoil in Indonesia -- The British Offensive -- The End of Confrontation -- Conclusions -- App. 1. Fundamentals of Guerilla Warfare -- App. 2. Citation of Lance Corporal Rambahadur Limbu VC, 2/10th Gurkha Rifles.