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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

Battle for Malaya

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      Publisher: Indiana University Press
      Publication Date: 02/12/2019
      ISBN13: 9780253044174, 978-0253044174
      ISBN10: 0253044170
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      Asian history Second World War

      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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