they attacked Singapore. the people fought back. they couldn't beat the ruthless Japanese people.
The Japanese Occupation began on 15 Feb 1942, after the British surrendered Singapore to the Japanese.
Singapore as a British possession, was in WW2 starting in September 1939, when the Germans started the war in Europe. However, the war did not come to Singapore until December 1941 when the Japanese began their war against Britain, Netherlands, and the United States in the Pacific & Asia.Singapore was attacked for the first time by Japanese Naval bombers at about 4:30am on December 8, 1941 (local time), which is about 2 ½ hours after the Japanese started their attack on the United States at Hawaii (Pearl Harbor). This was 3 ½ hours after the Japanese began their invasion at Kota Bharu in British Malaya. This invasion force then traveled down the Malayan peninsula to seize Singapore by February 15, 1942.
The Japanese occupation of Singapore lasted from 1942 to 1945. This happened during World War II.
The Japanese occupied Singapore during World War II, from 1942 to 1945.
The Japanese entered Singapore via the Causeway from Malaysia. This caught the British off-guard as the British always prepared for a war from the seas.
Singapore was a British colony and later occupied by the Japanese during WW2. Returned back to the British after the war.
the japenese took over 27 places in Singapore
well Australia british,japanese
Yes, Singapore was involved in both World Wars I and II. If you are in Singapore, check out the St. Andrews' Cathedral for the glorious dead and the war memorial park.
From Malaysia via the Causeway on bicycles.
Usual reason(s). Underestimation of opponent.
Singapore was considered a major stronghold there to defend Australia in case of Japanese attack.