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シンガポール陥落記念 << 1942年(昭和17年) 2月16日 >> みほん 2-3-15

Singapore Occupation Memorial Issued on February 16, 1942 (Showa 17) - Specimen -

Singapore Occupation Memorial Issued on February 16, 1942 (Showa 17) - Specimen - In December 1941 (Showa 16), Japan declared war on the United States and entered the Asia-Pacific War. Shortly thereafter, The Japanese army occupied the Malay and, on February 15, 1947, occupied Singapore.The Ministry of Communications immediately issued a regular stamp depicting General Nogi (Army) and General Togo (Navy),Stamps with "Singapore Occupation" reprints and donations have been issued.

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