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Singapore after air raid
The pall of smoke over Singapore after a Japanese air raid. The Battle for Singapore lasted sixteen days until surrender to the Japanese on 15 February 1942. Date: February 1942
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Amidst the ruins of a once vibrant city, a pall of smoke rises over Singapore following a devastating Japanese air raid during the Battle for Singapore in February 1942. The sixteen-day long battle marked the end of British rule in the region, with Japan's victory leading to the occupation of Singapore and Malaya. The image captures the devastation wrought by the air raids, with buildings reduced to rubble and the sky darkened by the thick smoke. The Battle of Singapore was a turning point in World War II in the Pacific, marking the first major defeat for the Allied forces and paving the way for Japan's expansion in Southeast Asia. The surrender on 15 February 1942 marked the end of an era for Singapore and the beginning of a new chapter under Japanese rule. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the destruction and loss suffered during the Battle for Singapore and the wider impact of World War II on the region.
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