Which Asian territories were occupied by Japan during the Second World War?
British colonies in East and Southeast Asia
British colonies in South Asia
British colonies in Central Asia
British colonies in West Asia
Answer
During the Second World War, Britain's colonies in East and Southeast Asia were occupied by the Empire of Japan. This occupation damaged British prestige and accelerated the decline of the British Empire.
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