Statements (63)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:the_Pacific_Theater_of_World_War_II
gptkb:General_Mitsuru_Ushijima gptkb:Japanese_Imperial_Army gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Army gptkb:Pacific_Theater_of_Operations gptkb:Pacific_Theater_of_World_War_II gptkb:The_Battlebox gptkb:Battle_of_the_Malaya gptkb:British_9th_Regiment_of_Foot |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Japanese military administration
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
approximately 30,000 Japanese troops
approximately 80,000 British and Commonwealth troops |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:British_Empire
gptkb:Japan |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Arthur_Percival
gptkb:Tomoyuki_Yamashita |
| gptkbp:community_impact |
Impact on post-war decolonization
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influence on literature and film
|
| gptkbp:date |
February 15, 1942
February 8, 1942 |
| gptkbp:defense |
gptkb:Fortress_Singapore
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Japanese_occupation_of_Singapore
|
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Examined in military studies
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the larger Pacific Theater
Involved in the broader conflict of World War II |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
Controversy over British leadership
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Turning point in the Pacific War
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Singapore
|
| gptkbp:impact |
Shift in power in Southeast Asia
|
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
Annual remembrance events
Various memorials established |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Lessons learned in military strategy
Impact on Japanese military strategy Commemoration in Singapore's history Impact on British military reputation Influence on Australian military policy Influence on Singaporean identity Influence on post-war relations in Asia Symbol of colonial vulnerability |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Singapore
|
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Significant media attention
|
| gptkbp:military_branch |
Involved Japanese Imperial Army
Involved British, Australian, Indian, and Malayan forces |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
Often viewed as a major defeat
|
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
Importance of air superiority
Logistical challenges in warfare Need for better intelligence |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Surrender of British forces
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
|
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Malaya
|
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Philippines
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Java_Sea gptkb:Battle_of_Borneo Fall of Hong Kong |
| gptkbp:result |
Japanese victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
gptkb:Fall_of_Singapore
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of the Strait of Malacca
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
Blitzkrieg tactics
Rapid advance through Malaya Surprise attack on Singapore Use of deception by Japanese forces |