Did The Japanese Occupation Change The Way People Viewed Singapore?

What happened in Singapore before war happened?
1. Singapore was under the British Rule
  1. British Strategy in the event of danger in Singapore
    1. British said that if there was a danger in Asia, they would send in ships from Europe. Thus, they built a huge naval base at Sembawang in 1938 for the fleet
  2. Privileges for the British
    1. British thought that European culture is superior. Thus, it is their responsibility to make those they ruled more civilised
      1. Little Local involvement
        Only in legistative council as non -official representatives
        Had little power and influence in decision making
How did Singapore fall for the Japanese?
1. 1. British Airfield destroyed at Kota Bahru.
  1. 2. Without airplanes to protect them, Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse bombed by Japanese. British lose control of Sea.
    1. 4. Battle of Jitra -Japanese tanks move faster than British thought possible. Thus, they were taken by surprise. Although the Japanese were outnumbered, they were better trained.

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