GENERALS AT WAR - SINGAPORE: THE BICYCLE BLITZKRIEG (8 PM)
Examine the great battles of WWII, through the decisions, dilemmas and disasters of the generals on both sides of conflict. We explore their moves and countermoves as they attempt to outwit and outfight each other. In SINGAPORE-THE BICYCLE BLITZKRIEG, the British totally underestimate the fighting ability of the Japanese- until Japan launches a surprise attack on Singapore, a tiny jewel in the Crown of the British Empire. General Arthur Percival is the British general tasked with the defence of the wealthy colonies of Malaya and Singapore. General Tomoyuki Yamashita -the Tiger of Malaya - leads the "driving charge" to oust him. The Japanese are outnumbered from the start, but with the help of bluff, speed and bicycles they defeat British, striking a blow at the very heart of Britain's Empire in the East.
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