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How was the british colony of Singapore important to Australia's defence in 1942?
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∙ 9y ago
It gave them another foothold in the ocean to fight. They could fight the enemy in an area that is separate from the country.
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What was Singapore World War 2?
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Why is defense so important to Singapore?
why was the defence so important to Singapore
Who were involved in the defence of Singapore against the Japanese?
The British
Why is military defense important to Singapore?
military defence is important because without them, Singapore wont be so strong now.
When was Ministry of Defence - Singapore - created?
Ministry of Defence - Singapore - was created in 1970.
Where was the strategic defence points in Singapore?
ohm no
Who is the minister of defence of singapore?
Mr Teo Chee Hean
When is Total Defence Day commemorated in Singapore?
13 February
What is the responsibility of defence minister in Singapore?
Mr Teo Chee Hean
What are SCDF dogs?
they r dogs trained by the singapore civil defence force
What kind of defense Singapore have before World War 2?
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Who defends Singapore?
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