Today During World War 2: Singapore Surrenders - [February 15, 1942]
The Battle of Singapore was fought in the South-East Asian theatre of the Second World War when the Empire of Japan invaded the Allied stronghold of Singapore. Singapore was the major British military base in South-East Asia and nicknamed the "Gibraltar of the East". The fighting in Singapore lasted from 8--15 February 1942.
It resulted in the fall of Singapore to the Japanese and the largest surrender of British-led military personnel in history."
Extremely rare Japanese footage.
--- Quick Overview: The Battle of Singapore ---
Date: 8-15 February 1942
Location: Singapore
Result: Japanese Victory, the Empire of Japan occupies Singapore
Casualties
Allied Forces: 5,000 killed & wounded - 80,000 captured
Empire of Japan: 1,700 killed - 2,800 wounded