Battle of Pasir Panjang
1942 in Japan1942 in SingaporeBattles of World War II involving JapanConflicts in 1942EngvarB from July 2014 ... and 4 more
February 1942 eventsLand battles of World War II involving the United KingdomMilitary of Singapore under British ruleWorld War II operations and battles of the Southeast Asia Theatre
The Battle of Pasir Panjang, which took place between 12 and 15 February 1942, was part of the final stage of the Empire of Japan's invasion of Singapore during World War II. The battle was initiated upon the advancement of elite Imperial Japanese Army forces towards Pasir Panjang Ridge on 13 February. 13,000 Japanese troops had made an amphibious landing in northwestern Singapore near Sarimbun (see Battle of Sarimbun Beach) and had started to advance south towards Pasir Panjang. They had already captured Tengah Airfield en route. The 13,000 soldiers constituted a significant part of the total strength of 36,000 Japanese troops deployed in the invasion of Singapore.
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N 1.2833333333333 ° | E 103.76666666667 ° |
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