1942British Troops Retreat to Singapore

The British withdraw all troops back into Singapore.
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1942
1944

🇬🇧 British Troops Retreat to Singapore

The British withdraw all troops back into Singapore.
Southeast AsiaBritish EmpireSingaporeMilitary StrategyRetreatJapanese Invasion

🇯🇵 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 Retreat to Singapore

British troops are now in full retreat into Singapore for a final defence.
SingaporeBritish EmpireMilitary DefeatJapanese OffensiveSoutheast AsiaWWIIPacific TheaterMilitary RetreatStrategic Importance

🇬🇧 British Troops Liberate Bayeux

Bayeux is liberated by British troops.
British Troops Liberate Bayeux (1944)
liberationBayeuxNormandyBritish forcesFranceD-DayAllied advance

🇬🇧 British Troops Enter Athens

British troops enter Athens.
GreeceAthensBritish ArmyLiberationMilitary OccupationPoliticsPost-WarUK