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What happened to Malacca City during World War II?

  • It was occupied by the Japanese

  • It was destroyed by bombing

  • It was the site of a major battle

  • It remained neutral

Answer

During World War II, Malacca City was occupied by the Japanese from 1942 to 1945. Many of the city's residents were taken and forced to construct the Death Railway in Burma.
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