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The defeat of 90,000 Commonwealth soldiers by 50,000 Japanese soldiers made the Battle for Malaya during World War II an important encounter for both political and military reasons. British military prestige was shattered, fanning the fires of nationalism in Asia, especially in India.



Table of Contents

Introduction
1. Prelude to Invasion
2. The Imperial Armies
3. Retreat from the Beaches
4. Defeat along the Slim and Muar Rivers
5. Disaster at Johore
6. Endgame at Singapore
7. Assessment
8. Conclusion
Bibliography
Index

Battle for Malaya

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      Publisher Indiana University Press
      Published 2 December 2019
      ISBN-13 9780253044150
      978-0253044150
      ISBN-10 0253044154
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      Military History Second World War Not Just Books Stationery

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The defeat of 90,000 Commonwealth soldiers by 50,000 Japanese soldiers made the Battle for Malaya during World War II an important encounter for both political and military reasons. British military prestige was shattered, fanning the fires of nationalism in Asia, especially in India.



      Table of Contents

      Introduction
      1. Prelude to Invasion
      2. The Imperial Armies
      3. Retreat from the Beaches
      4. Defeat along the Slim and Muar Rivers
      5. Disaster at Johore
      6. Endgame at Singapore
      7. Assessment
      8. Conclusion
      Bibliography
      Index

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