WWII in Singapore - Japanese Strengths

Who was the mastermind behind the attack on Malaya and Singapore?

• Colonel Masanobu Tsuji

• Winston Churchill

• General Tomoyuki Yamashita

• Adolf Hitler

What was the rank of Tomoyuki Yamashita when he graduated from the Imperial Japanese Army Academy?

• 100th

• 50th

• 16th

• 1st

Where was Yamashita banished to after getting involved in a failed attempt to take over the government in Tokyo?

• China

• Italy

• Germany

• Korea

Which country did Yamashita command troops in before being appointed as commander of the 25th Army?

• Japan

• Italy

• Germany

• China

What was Yamashita known as after the successful invasion of Malaya and Singapore?

• The Lion of Malaya

• The Tiger of Malaya

• The Elephant of Malaya

• The Bear of Malaya

What advantage did the Japanese forces have during the invasion of Malaya and Singapore?

• Strong defensive positions

• Advanced weaponry

• Control of the air and the sea

• Superior numbers

What allowed the Japanese to launch more attacks and supply their troops without interference from the British?

• Control of India

• Control of the Philippines

• Control of Australia

• Control of Indochina

What strategy did Yamashita depend on to overcome the defending British forces?

• Advanced weaponry

• Speed and surprise

• Superior numbers

• Strong defensive positions

What did the British forces repeatedly leave behind during the battles for Malaya and Singapore?

• Reinforcements

• Prisoners of war

• Communication devices

• Supplies, equipment, and weapons

What did the Japanese soldiers bring to move around quickly in the Malayan jungle?

• Heavy artillery

• Armored vehicles

• Light tanks and bicycles

• Aircraft carriers