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British and Commonwealth forces in Singapore surrender
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1942

British and Commonwealth forces in Singapore surrender

On 15 February 1942, British and Commonwealth forces surrendered at Singapore, ending the Malayan campaign and exposing RAF weakness in the Far East.

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On 15 February 1942, British and Commonwealth forces surrendered at Singapore, ending the Malayan campaign and exposing RAF weakness in the Far East.
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