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

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

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