How Did the Japanese Capture Singapore?

Alex Lang, Lilly Findlay, Erin Leahy

Why Singapore?Why Singapore?

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Malaya- who had great Malaya- who had great resourcesresources

Yamashita & PercivalYamashita & Percival

Only 50 days after the Japanese defeat of Malaya the Only 50 days after the Japanese defeat of Malaya the Battle for Singapore had begun.Battle for Singapore had begun.

Australia, Great Britain, India, and Malaya, soldiers Australia, Great Britain, India, and Malaya, soldiers helped to make up the 100 000 Military personal helped to make up the 100 000 Military personal

February the 8February the 8thth- the Japanese directed a strategic air - the Japanese directed a strategic air and artillery attack on the north-west coast. and artillery attack on the north-west coast. Australian defense was broken.Australian defense was broken.

February 10February 10thth- The Japanese had successfully taken - The Japanese had successfully taken the Singapore side of the Causeway.the Singapore side of the Causeway.

February 11th- Bukit Timah village was taken.

Alexandra Hospital Massacre, 200 died.

Food, water and ammunition supplies were low, causing Percival to surrender

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