From the Blogger archive: RAF Vickers Vildebeest
The Vickers Vildebeest formed the last air defence of Johore after the Brewster Buffalos and the Hawkers were decimated by the Japanese. This obsolete bomber were by no means a match for the mighty Oscars. Despite making bombing runs against the Japanese, the Vildebeest a factor against to the invading force.
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Japanese artillery in Malaya ranged from portable mountain guns to the Type 96 15cm howitzer, giving the infantry close fire support and the power to smash British positions.
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From the Blogger archive: The Japanese Schindler? Mamoru Shinozaki