NorthernWind
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On February 15 1942, after week of fighting , 36000 Japanese troops captured British Empire's military stronghold in the East - Singapore. Japanese lost 1714 soldiers while killing 5000 British soldiers and wounding/capturing 80000 British Empire soldiers.
Churchill called fall of Singapure the 'worst disaster' and 'largest capitulation' in British military history.
Churchill called fall of Singapure the 'worst disaster' and 'largest capitulation' in British military history.