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Overview
What were the efforts made by the British to defend Singapore? Why did the British fail to stop the Japanese? How did the people of Singapore react to the Japanese attack? How did the Japanese Occupation change the lives of people in Singapore? Did life return to normal after the end of the Japanese Occupation?
Why was Singapore seen as the Impregnable Fortress? What is Impregnable? Use your handphone to check the meaning online. Only 1 handphone per group.
Japanese Soldiers
Japanese Intelligen ce
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1u-GdEyfvQ What were the means that the Japanese used to attack Singapore?
Japanese Intelligence
The Japanese set up Intelligence Services in Malaya and Singapore. This provided them with information on British Defence and readiness.
February 1942
The British had a final conference at the Fort Canning Bunker. Lieutenant-General Percival wanted to avoid bloodshed. Supplies of food and water were also running out. The British Opted for Surrender.