What was Arthur Percival’s salute to the Japanese Army upon surrender?
Thumbs up
A simple nod
A traditional bow
Half-hearted handshake
Answer
Percival gave a half-hearted handshake to the Japanese Army upon surrender, as he was disgusted with the Japanese treatment of the prisoners. He felt that the Japanese had committed atrocities against his men and that he could not honour them with a formal salute.
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