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Many of the senior officers were incompetent and very ignorant. Steeped in racism, they assumed that the Japanese were a bit of a joke as soldiers. The main reason in my opinion is because the British were told to retreat when necessary but they mistook it and retreated before the Japanese came.
What else can I help you with?
Who made Singapore math?
Singapore Math is obviously made by Singapore XD
What part did Singapore play in the British empire?
The foundation of Singapore breaks the monopoly and the Dutch are no longer the exclusive sovereigns of the eastern seas. Simply put: -To break Dutch monopoly -To protect British trade with China -To extend British influence
Why were young British men sent to war?
The British had an Empire to defend (protect). That required armies/navies; and men made up armies/navies back then.
Why did Singapore fall in the hands of the Japanese?
The British did not suspect that the Japanese would attack Singapore and the maps were not updated, which made the British think that the only way the Japanese could get to Singapore was through the forests or by sea, but the Japanese took the highway riding on bicycles and brought tanks. The Japanese were also more well trained and the British failed to prepare for the attack. They also caught the British off guard using a fake attack north-east and started the real attack north-west. They were powerful and sandwiched the British troops, took control of reservoirs, cutting of water supplies for the British
Why were taxes implemented in the colonies?
Taxes were implemented in the British colonies of North America to help pay for the various wars the Empire was engaged in. Since the American colonies were among the wealthiest in the British Empire it made sense to Parliment to tax them to help pay the bills for the defense of the British Empire. The problem with this was that the colonies had often times had to defend themselves against Native Americans, the French and Spanish. It made little sense to Americans for them to have to pay to once to defend themselves and then pay again to defend an entire empire.
Why did Singapore want to merge with Malaya?
Singapore lacked natural resources and faced a declining trade amount. More jobs were needed to meet the demands of the population. The Malayan government imposed import and export tariffs on goods traded between the 2 countries. Singapore also faced Communist threat and that made the British not grant full independence to Singapore. Singapore hence felt that by merging with Malaya, the British would grant Singapore full independence and Malaya would share natural resources and jobs. Trade amounts might also go back up and the tariffs could be removed.
What is made in Singapore?
Singlish
In colonial times what country owned Georgia?
England made Georgia colony to be a front line colony to defend against Spanish attack.
Why were the British interested in controlling the Suez Canal and Singapore in the 19th century?
Suez canal because it made an easier route to Asia and Africa so Britain can trade with them
What county is Singapore in?
Singapore is a country made up of 63 islands, but only the main island is inhabited. So, Singapore is in Signapore.
Where is axioo computer made?
It is Singapore brand, but made in China
What does Nor have We been wanting in attentions to our British brethren mean?
The phrase "Nor have we been wanting in attentions to our British brethren" suggests that the speaker believes they have made considerable efforts to show respect, consideration, or support to their British counterparts. It implies a sense of hospitality or goodwill that has been extended, possibly in the context of a strained relationship or conflict. The use of "brethren" indicates a sense of kinship or shared identity, emphasizing that these efforts were made with the hope of maintaining a positive connection.
