Japanese Occupation of Singapore (Paperback)

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The Japanese occupation of Singapore in World War II occurred between about 1942 and 1945 after the fall of Singapore on 15 February 1942. Military forces of the Empire of Japan occupied Singapore after defeating the combined Australian, British, Indian and Malayan garrison in the Battle of Singapore. The occupation was to become a major turning point in the history of several nations, including that of Japan, Britain and the then colonial state of Singapore. Singapore was renamed to Syonan-to, which means "Island of the Light of the South" or "Southern Island (obtained) during Sh wa period."