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Japanese army cross Singapore causeway
Japanese forces cross the causeway from Malaya to Singapore. Malaya had been taken from the retreating British and Commonwealth forces at the end of January 1942. This link with the mainland had been partly destroyed by the retreating forces but did not delay the Japanese invasion force for long. Singapore was surrendered on 15 February Date: February 1942
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12"x9" (30x23cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our captivating Japanese Army Crossing the Singapore Causeway Canvas Print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts a pivotal moment in history as Japanese forces advance towards Singapore, having taken Malaya from the British and Commonwealth forces in late January 1942. Bring the drama and intrigue of this significant historical event into your home or office with our high-quality canvas prints, expertly printed using rich colors and vibrant details to bring the image to life. Each canvas print is carefully crafted with a coated cotton canvas and a seamless edge for a professional finish. Add this striking piece to your collection and create a unique and thought-provoking conversation starter.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 22.9cm x 30.5cm (9" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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February 1942: Japanese Army Crosses Singapore Causeway Amidst the chaos and destruction of World War II, the Japanese invasion of Malaya and Singapore marked a significant turning point in the Pacific Theatre. With Malaya having been taken from the retreating British and Commonwealth forces at the end of January 1942, the Japanese forces marched towards the causeway linking the island of Singapore to the Malayan mainland. In this striking photograph, Japanese tanks and armored vehicles can be seen crossing the causeway, their progress undeterred by the partly destroyed infrastructure left behind by the retreating forces. The Japanese invasion force had managed to breach the causeway's defenses, and the once impregnable fortress of Singapore was now within their grasp. The fall of Singapore on 15 February 1942 was a devastating blow to the Allied forces, marking the largest surrender in British military history. Over 80,000 soldiers, including British, Indian, and Australian troops, were taken prisoner, and the Japanese gained control of a strategically important region in Southeast Asia. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the swift and relentless advance of the Japanese forces during World War II, and the impact of their invasion on the British Commonwealth. The causeway, once a symbol of connection and security, now stands as a testament to the harsh realities of war and the shifting tides of power in the Pacific.
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