1942 ⟶ British Retreat to Singapore
British troops are now in full retreat into Singapore for a ...
Year
1942
🏃 British Retreat to Singapore
British troops are now in full retreat into Singapore for a final defence.⟶
SingaporeBritish EmpireMilitary DefeatJapanese OffensiveSoutheast AsiaWWIIPacific TheaterMilitary RetreatStrategic Importance
🇯🇵 Japanese Capture British Troops North of Singapore
Japanese forces take large numbers of British troops prisoner, north of Singapore.⟶
JapanSingaporeBritishPrisoners of WarSoutheast AsiaMilitaryInvasionWWIIAsia
💣 Japanese Bomb Singapore
Japanese bomb Singapore as their troops approach the city.⟶
JapanSingaporeBombingWarMilitaryAttackSoutheast AsiaWWIIAsia
🇬🇧 British Troops Retreat to Singapore
The British withdraw all troops back into Singapore.⟶
Southeast AsiaBritish EmpireSingaporeMilitary StrategyRetreatJapanese Invasion
🇬🇧 Singapore Surrenders to Japan
Singapore surrendered to Japanese forces; this is arguably the most devastating loss in British military history.⟶
Pacific TheaterSingaporeSurrenderBritish EmpireJapanese VictoryMilitary DefeatWorld War II