The Road to Global Conflict · 1930–1941
Espionage and Intelligence
Japanese spies in pre-war Singapore and the failure of British intelligence.
Key Questions
- 1How did Japanese "fishermen" and "photographers" gather intelligence?
- 2Why were the British overconfident in their defenses?
- 3What role did the "Fifth Column" play in the invasion?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
MOE: The Road to Global Conflict - S2
Level: Secondary 2
Subject: History
Unit: The Road to Global Conflict
Period: 1930–1941
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