The British and their allies were shocked in 1942 when the Japanese captured a British colonial city that was supposed to be so well fortified as to be immune to attack. What was that city?
- Mandalay
- Hong Kong
- Singapore
- Darwin
Answer
The correct answer is C) Singapore.
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