How did the Second World War impact the British Empire? Flashcards
How did the Second World War impact the British Empire? (2)
- Myths of ‘British superiority’ were crushed.
- India and Burma pushed for independence and were eventually lost after.
”???When???, Japan seized major European imperial possessions, including Singapore. Main British military and naval base in region. “
In 1942
“In 1942, ???Who??? seized major European imperial possessions, including Singapore. Main British military and naval base in region. “
Japan
“In 1942, Japan seized ???What???, including Singapore. Main British military and naval base in region. “
major European imperial possessions
“In 1942, Japan seized major European imperial possessions, including ???Where???. Main British military and naval base in region. “
Singapore
“In 1942, Japan seized major European imperial possessions, including Singapore. ???Which Was???. “
Main British military and naval base in region
“In 1942, Japan seized major European imperial possessions, including Singapore. Main British military and naval base in region. ???Who??? called this ‘the end of the British Empire’.”
Subhas Chandra Bose
“In 1942, Japan seized major European imperial possessions, including Singapore. Main British military and naval base in region. Subhas Chandra Bose called this ???What???.”
‘the end of the British Empire’
Other places Japan Seized/Overran
Hong Kong, Malaya, Burma
By which year was Japan poised to attack India?
1942
When was Japan’s invasion of India narrowly averted?
1944
Which group did Subhas Chandra Bose lead?
Indian National Army (INA)
Who led the Indian National Army (INA)
Subhas Chandra Bose
Who did the INA fight alongside with?
The Japanese
After what the did INA fight alongside the Japanese?
After the Japanese’s defeat of Singapore
How many troops did the INA give to fight alongside the Japanese?
30,000
