Essays Tagged: "Singapore Island"
Singapore
The Republic of Singapore is an independent nation in Southeast Asia, located off the tip of the Malay Peninsula and ... populated and prosperous nation whose people enjoy one of the highest standards of living in Asia. Singapore Island accounts for 93% of the total land area of 617.8 km6 (238.5 mi6); the remaining 7% ... of 50 small islets. The islands are generally flat. The highest point is located near the center of Singapore Island. The island is drained by several short rivers and streams, the longest of which is ...
Subjects: History Term Papers > Asian History
The Battle Of Singapore
The fall of SingaporeA brief overviewThe fall of Singapore, also known as the battle of Singapore, was a 15 day ... lso known as the battle of Singapore, was a 15 day long military campaign involving the invasion of Singapore by the Japanese imperial army. This occurred in February of 1942, right in the middle of W ... my. This occurred in February of 1942, right in the middle of World War II. The capture and fall of Singapore to the Japanese led surrender by the British and many deaths, damage and also prisoners of ...
Subjects: History Term Papers > World History > World War II