General‑Major A. A. V. Michiels commanded the third Dutch expedition to Bali in 1849 (page 106). He led an initial force of 700 men, including 178 marines, from the landing at Boeleleng to Singa‑Radja and subsequently to the fortified position of Djagaraga (page 107).
Campaign Overview
After the landing at Boeleleng on 29 March 1849, Michiels advanced to Singa‑Radja without resistance (page 107). Negotiations with the Balinese princes of Boeleleng and Karang‑Assana failed, prompting a move toward Djagaraga, where his forces suffered heavy casualties until the decisive action of Colonel C. A. de Brauw turned the tide (page 107).
Interaction with Marine Units
Michiels coordinated closely with the marine battalion under Captain ter zee Bouricius, integrating naval firepower with infantry assaults. The expedition’s success led to the awarding of the Militaire Willemsorde to several officers (page 108).
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Source
20260707_232246_DLP-55-De_geschiedenis_van_het_Nederlandsche_Korps_Mariniers_van_1665_1945_OCR.txt, pp. 106‑108.