Rosie Narracott
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4 days ago · The fall of Singapore, the sinking of Prince of Wales and Repulse, and other defeats in 1941–42 all severely undermined British prestige, which contributed to the end of British colonial rule in the region after the war.
- 8-15 February 1942
- Japanese forces occupy Singapore
3 days ago · This year’s exercise is set to be the SAF’s largest-ever overseas, involving some 6,200 soldiers in a newly expanded training area. During an embed on Sept 23, The Straits Times saw Leopard ...
Sep 24, 2024 · The development of two other Invincible-class submarines, Illustrious and Inimitable, is "progressing well" in Germany, and are expected to return to Singapore by 2028, said MINDEF.
5 days ago · Held at the Battlebox in Fort Canning, the old WWII bunker spans over 12,000sqft. While it may be old, it’s fully air conditioned, so you can stay cool while battling the monsters. The earliest showtime is at 6.30pm, and the latest is at 9.30pm. A session lasts around 45 minutes, depending on how long you take to complete it.
5 days ago · The failure of the British to defend Singapore during the war destroyed their reputation as infallible rulers. Making it worse were appalling living conditions in Singapore.
- 48 min
4 days ago · World War II - Fall of Singapore, Japanese Occupation, British Surrender: Singapore was the major British base in the Pacific and had been regarded as unassailable due to its strong seaward defenses. The Japanese took it with comparative ease by advancing down the Malay Peninsula and then assaulting the base's landward side, which ...
Sep 11, 2024 · Brand new production images have been released for the National Theatre’s acclaimed production of War Horse, based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel. This all-new production is now touring the UK and Ireland, currently playing at the New Wimbledon Theatre, with a press performance on Sunday 22 September at The Lowry in Salford.
