Because it had many british bases.
why was the defence so important to Singapore
Singapore fell to the Japanese on the 25 of February 1942.
Singapore fall into the Japanese on 15 February 1942
so that singaporeans will not rebel against them
Because guns on Singapore ships and ships based there guarded vital sea routes.
Singapore = シンガポール (Shingapōru)
Britain lose Singapore to Japanese a long time ago
military defence is important because without them, Singapore wont be so strong now.
why was the Japanese port Nagasaki so important
Usual reason(s). Underestimation of opponent.
Its is the Japanese General , Yamashita .
They wanted power and goods that Singapore had.