Syonan-to: The Occupation Years · 1942–1945
The End of the Occupation
The atomic bombs, the Japanese surrender, and the "Interregnum" period.
Key Questions
- 1How did the global events of August 1945 affect Singapore?
- 2What happened during the weeks between the surrender and the British return?
- 3How did the population react to the Japanese departure?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
MOE: Syonan-to: The Occupation Years - S2
Level: Secondary 2
Subject: History
Unit: Syonan-to: The Occupation Years
Period: 1942–1945
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