1942 ⟶ Singapore Surrenders to Japan
Singapore surrendered to Japanese forces; this is arguably t...
Year
1941
1942
🇮🇹 Duke of Aosta Surrenders in East Africa
The Duke of Aosta, Viceroy of Italian East Africa, surrenders his forces at Amba Alagi.⟶
ItalyEast AfricaSurrenderMilitary DefeatColonialismWorld War II
🇯🇵 Wake Island Falls to Japan
A second Japanese landing attempt on Wake Island is successful, and the American garrison surrenders after hours of fighting.⟶
Pacific TheaterJapanUSInvasionSurrenderMilitary DefeatWake Island
🇭🇰 Hong Kong Surrenders
Hong Kong surrenders to Japan.⟶
Hong KongJapanSurrenderAsiaPacific TheaterBritish EmpireMilitary Defeat
🇬🇧 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
🇬🇧 British Troops Retreat to Singapore
The British withdraw all troops back into Singapore.⟶
Southeast AsiaBritish EmpireSingaporeMilitary StrategyRetreatJapanese Invasion
🏃 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