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In 1942, the Imperial Japanese Army conquered the

In 1942, the Imperial Japanese Army conquered the Dutch East Indies, which is now predominantly part of the territory of Indonesia. Although in the 19th century Indonesia had been colonised by the Dutch, Japanese forces rapidly advanced across the Indonesian archipelago and quickly overwhelmed local Dutch forces, surrendering on 8 March 1942.

The Japanese forces dismantled the Dutch colonial government, interning thousands of Dutch civilians in prison camps as well as stoking anti-Western sentiments among the Indonesian population. By 1945, very few Indonesians desired the return of Dutch administration, but following Japan's defeat in September 1945, the return became imminent.

The Dutch were in no position to reoccupy their former colony, with only a small army and navy. It would fall to the British to secure the archipelago, disarm the Japanese, and liberate the thousands of Dutch civilians still held in internment camps until the Dutch armed forces had rebuilt themselves to the point of being able to take on security duties. Arriving in Java from October 1945, British Indian forces, including several Gurkha battalions, would find themselves in the centre of a bitter conflict.

If you want to learn more about the #Gurkhas and the aftermath the #SecondWorldWar, check out the new series 'After Victory' in the link in our bio.

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Join The Gurkha Museum Trust and help share the in

Join The Gurkha Museum Trust and help share the incredible story of the Gurkhas with communities across the UK. Just in case you needed another reason to join the team, we spoke to Megh Rai on why he loves working at The Gurkha Museum:

"I’m an ex-Gurkha soldier working in The Gurkha Museum for almost 23 years and sometimes I feel it’s my second home. In my experience, the working environment is excellent, team members are very friendly, helpful and supportive. I work in the Reception area and I love my job because every day I come into contact with a variety of visitors including other veterans who share their experiences and memories with me which I love." – Megh Rai

Apply now and be a key part of something meaningful. We are currently advertising for our Community Engagement and Partnerships Officer position and our Director's positions. Find out more in the link in our bio!

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Did you know? On 4 January 1872, Major Donald Maci

Did you know? On 4 January 1872, Major Donald Macintyre faced a fierce battles against the Mohmands and other hill tribes. He proved his courage during the first Looshai Expedition serving with an antecedent unit to 2GR. His bravery in storming the stockaded village of Lalgnoora awarded him the esteemed Victoria Cross!

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Discover the intriguing backstory of this captivat

Discover the intriguing backstory of this captivating portrait featuring a Gurkha soldier.

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We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude t

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Suresh Dewan, Mimahang Rai and Bikash Budha Magar for their support of the Gurkha Museum Trust. They are planning to take on legendary Three Peaks Challenge, under 24 hours carrying 15kg. This incredible display of kindness, strength, and purpose is truly inspiring.

This #fundraisingFriday support the Gurkhas' service and sacrifice; support their strength and spirit. धेरै धन्यवाद to Suresh, Mimahang, and Bikash🙏

To learn more about his events and show your support for these incredible Gurkha soldiers, please visit the link in the bio.

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🎊 नयाँ वर्षको शुभकामना! Happy New Year 2026!

From everyone at the Gurkha Museum, we're sending you wishes for a joyful and prosperous year ahead. Thank you to all our amazing friends, followers, and supporters.

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