Battle of Singapore

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Article abstract: Type of action: Sea, air, and ground battle in World War II. Result: Japanese control of the southwest Pacific and a humiliating defeat for Britain.

When the Japanese invaded on December 10, 1941, Singapore had only 150 obsolete aircraft, 80,000 second-rate Indian, Australian, and British troops, and two modern battleships. In contrast, the Japanese had well-coordinated forces made up of battle- hardened veterans, superior aircraft, and a powerful surface fleet. Although Singapore was the site of a key British naval base, Britain was engaged in...

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