Glé-Kamping (also spelled Glé-Kabiig) was a Dutch military post at the eastern end of the communication line through the XXII Moekims of Groot-Atjeh. The post was evacuated on 13 January 1885 as part of the concentration strategy.
Location
Glé-Kamping was situated at the eastern end of the 121-palen communication line extending from Lambaroe through the XXII Moekims. The position was between Long-Lemoh and Indrapoori.
Pre-Concentration Status
Glé-Kamping was one of the posts established during the expeditions of General van der Heyden in 1878–1879. The post served as:
- A staging point for the eastern communication line
- A forward position against the interior
- Part of the chain of isolated positions that characterized Dutch presence
Evacuation
Glé-Kamping was evacuated on 13 January 1885 along with Indrapoori, Djerir, Long-Lemoh, Tjot-Basetoel, Samagani, and Lepong-Ara.
Significance
The evacuation of Glé-Kamping marked another step in the systematic withdrawal from the extended communication line. The post had symbolized the reach of Dutch operations; its abandonment acknowledged the limits of that reach.
See Also
Source
De Geconcentreerde Stelling in Groot-Atjeh, ‘s-Gravenhage: De Gebroeders Van Cleef, 1885, pp. 10, 26.