Fall of Singapore

By phoebelee

  • December 8, 1941

    The Japanese land in Singora and Patani (in Southern Thailand) and Kota Bahru (in Northern Malaya) and begin offensive southwards

  • December 10, 1941

    Japanese troops sink Britain’s two main warships – the Prince of Wales and Repulse off the cost of Kuantan

  • December 30, 1942

    Martial law proclaimed in Singapore, which made stipulated offences triable by marital courts and empowered military authorities to requisition land, vehicles and property

  • January 8, 1942

    Japanese troops penetrate the outer lines of defence at Kuala Lumpur, Malaya.

  • February 1, 1942

    The Japanese troops reach Singapore

  • February 10, 1942

    The British Royal Air Force withdraw the small number of aircraft from Singapore to prevent Japanese capture

  • February 11, 1942

    The Japanese 5th Division attacks Indian, Chinese, and British troops along Choa Chu Kang and Bukit Timah Roads

  • February 15, 1942

    British and Japanese troops cease combats, and all guns fall silent