The Fall of Singapore · 1941–1942
The Surrender at Ford Motor Factory
The negotiations between Percival and Yamashita on 15 February 1942.
Key Questions
- 1What factors forced General Percival to surrender?
- 2Why was the surrender held at the Ford Motor Factory?
- 3How did the surrender impact the morale of the local people?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
MOE: The Fall of Singapore - S2
Level: Secondary 2
Subject: History
Unit: The Fall of Singapore
Period: 1941–1942
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