27 March, 2009

WWII BIKES

Bikes in WWII, I am not talking about motorcycles with side cars. I am talking about 2 wheels and peddle-by-foot bikes. These bikes got my attention while I was surfing online, then I dug into its history. Bicycle helped Japanese Imperial Army capturing Singapore in Feb 15th 1942. Lieutenant-General Tomoyuki Yamashita of Imperial Army knew he needed to capture Singapore fast in a 40,000 men VS 90,000 British troops battle and short on supplies. Bicycle was the whip for IA in jungle fight. Germany told IA that in order to take over Singapore, a 100,000 men army and 18 months of time were needed. Lieutenant-General Tomoyuki Yamashita captured it with 40,000 men and 2 months of time. Gotta give it up for Samurai spirit.










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