Battle Of Singapore Flashcards
0
Q
Countries Involved
A
Britain
Japan
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Location
A
Singapore, Southeast Asia (British Territory)
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Britain Technologies
A
Aircraft carriers-could launch planes from sea
3
Q
Japan Technologies
A
Aircraft carriers- learned from Britain Modern uniforms for Jungle Fighting Planes that could outfly Allied planes Tanks-not expected Bikes-carry more supplies quicker
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When
A
February 1942
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Summary
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Japan attacked Singapore and the British forces were spread too thin and Britain lost.
6
Q
How were the Allies affected?
A
Humiliation for Britain
7
Q
Britain Strategies
A
- put forces east b/c that is where they thought Japan would come
- meet Japan at border
- traveled lightly
- blowed up bridges to delay Japanese
- also defended Malaya
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Q
Japan Strategies
A
- Surprise attack
- started in Malaya(British Colony)
- Tanks(British didn’t know)
- entered Singapore through Northwest coastline
- destroyed airplanes but kept airways to use
- sent a diversion
