the british lacked of preparation
the delay of assisting army of london and India
the japanese attacked through the sea instead of air
complete preparation of japanese army
japanese army well-trained , experienced , highly courageous and tactical
Actually, chronologically, the Japanese invasion of Malaya is very slightly before the attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec 7th 1941. It led to the attack and capture of Singapore, in which many British & Australians were captured.
Russian & Japanese expansion plans in that region, led to a clash.
Lt General Masaharu Homma
Japan's occupation during WW2.
The Iraqi occupation of Kuwait started it all.
The bombing of pearlHaber.
The Japanese navy confronting the allies at the battle.
north and south Korea invaded each others space
The U.S. forces stationed in Japan were reliant on petroleum, and this led to Japanese reliance on oil.
The Philippines were not involved in WWI US forces led by General Douglas MacArthur liberated them from Japanese occupation in 1945 (WWII)
The Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941.
Its is the Japanese General , Yamashita .