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December 8, 1941
The Japanese land in Singora and Patani (in Southern Thailand) and Kota Bahru (in Northern Malaya) and begin offensive southwards -
December 10, 1941
Japanese troops sink Britain’s two main warships – the Prince of Wales and Repulse off the cost of Kuantan -
December 30, 1942
Martial law proclaimed in Singapore, which made stipulated offences triable by marital courts and empowered military authorities to requisition land, vehicles and property -
January 8, 1942
Japanese troops penetrate the outer lines of defence at Kuala Lumpur, Malaya. -
February 1, 1942
The Japanese troops reach Singapore -
February 10, 1942
The British Royal Air Force withdraw the small number of aircraft from Singapore to prevent Japanese capture -
February 11, 1942
The Japanese 5th Division attacks Indian, Chinese, and British troops along Choa Chu Kang and Bukit Timah Roads -
February 15, 1942
British and Japanese troops cease combats, and all guns fall silent