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In what year did Percival's most noted defeat, the Battle of Singapore, take place?

  • 1940

  • 1941

  • 1942

  • 1943

Answer

Percival's most noted defeat, the Battle of Singapore, took place in 1942. He was appointed the commander-in-chief of the British Far East Command in February 1941 and was responsible for the defence of Singapore. However, the Japanese launched a surprise attack on the island in December 1941 and the British forces were quickly overwhelmed. Percival surrendered to the Japanese on 15 February 1942 and Singapore fell.
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