The March Through Malaya

By kirasas

  • Landing of Japanese Troops

    The troops arrived on the east of South Thailand. The Japanese was about to then invade Malaya.
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    The March Through Malaya

  • Sinking of British Battleships

    The Repulse and the Prince of Wales. The ships were sunk by the Japanese flyer planes.

  • The Battle of Jitra

    The Japanese and the British sacrified themselves to fight in the dense rain that pounded on them.

  • The Battle of Jitra continued

    They say the British were no match against the Japanese. For Britsh, the commands were not clear and that led to a failing communication.

  • Fall of Penang

    Japanese men dropped bombs there in Penang. Several boat and ships were conquered by Japanese men.

  • The Battle of Slim River

    The British lost against Japanese in this battle. The Japanese stole several pounds of food, equipment, and much more.

  • Japanese Troops enter Kuala Lumpur

    This was the day the Japanese arrived in Kuala Lumpur. Japanese again stole a train load of food and ammunition.

  • The Battle of Gemas

    Australian and Indian troops cooperated to fight against Japan. They two were defeated by the Japanese.

  • The Destruction of the Causeway

    The people found out that Malaya was lost. That is because the British destroyed the Causeway between Malaya and Singapore.