MADIUN, September 19, 1948.

The revolution devoured its own sons. Eleven key leaders of the Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) were killed, including Muso, Amir Sjarifuddin, and Maruto Darusman who were executed at Desa Ngalihan in Solo, Central Java.

The party staggered, its members were thrown into disarray. In the confusion three young men emerged: Aidit, Lukman and Njoto. Like the legendary “Three Musketeers” they came to the rescue. Soo