CH 5 Flashcards
Who was the leader of Germany?
Adolf Hitler
What was the name of the party Hitler formed?
Nazi Party
What did he want to do for Germany?
Make Germany great again
Why did the Japanese chose to invade Singapore?
Rich natural resources or Strategic location
What does impregnable fortress mean?
A place that cannot be invaded
What was set up at Sembawang to protect Singapore?
Large, modern naval base
What did the British send to Singapore to protect its empire?
A fleet of warships
List one location where British constructed military airfields
Tengah or Sembawang or Seletar
Why did Britain not prioritize defending Singapore?
They were resisting German invasion in Europe
Compare the trainings between the British and Japanese troops.
British: poorly trained & lacked communication
Japanese: Trained in jungle fighting and had strong communication
How did the Japanese prepare for invasion of Singapore?
Sent spies disguised as tourists and barbers to gather information for the military
What did the Japanese do to trick the British into moving their troops and supplies to northeast?
Heavily attacked Pulau Ubin
Why did the British leave the northwestern part of Singapore undefended?
Due to miscommunication
Where did the British keep their supplies of food, water ammunition and spare parts?
Bukit Timah
Soldiers were exhausted and their supplies of food, water and ammunition were running out. Hence what was General Percival forced to do?
Immediate surrender
