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What was said to be the reasons for the army's defeat according to Sir John Smyth?
Under-equipped army and underfunding of Malaya's defences
Lack of leadership and improper battle strategies
Internal conflicts within the army
Insufficient training of soldiers
Answer
According to Sir John Smyth, the main reasons for the army's defeat were the under-equipped army and the underfunding of Malaya's defences. The army was not adequately equipped to deal with the Japanese invasion, and the lack of funding meant that the defences were not strong enough to withstand the attack. This led to the army being defeated and the Japanese being able to take control of Malaya.
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