Fall of Singapore Flashcards
1
Q
When did the fall of singapore occur?
A
8th to the 15th February 1942
2
Q
Where did it occur?
A
Singapore
3
Q
Axis or allied win?
A
Axis
4
Q
Who was the US leader?
A
Arthur Percival
5
Q
Who was the AUS leader?
A
Gordon Bennett
6
Q
How many AUS and US troops were there?
A
Over 130,000
7
Q
How was everyone surprised that Singapore fell?
A
Singapore was well defended from the sea.
8
Q
How did the Japanese attack?
A
From Singapores undefended land side.
9
Q
What did singapore have little of?
A
Air defence and land defence.
10
Q
When did General Percival surrender?
A
15th feb 1942
