How and When the British Surrendered

On 5 February 1942,which was the Chinese New Year,the British had a final conference at the fort canning bunkers.Lieutenant-General PErcival wanted to discuss ways to counter-attack but his commanders were against the idea. they felt that there were too many problems and the soldiers were tired.More men would be killed if they were to engaged the Japanese in street fightrting.Furthermore,their supplies of food and water were running out. To prevent further bloodshed,the British opted for surrender.On 15 February 1942 Japanese Lietenant-Colonel Sugita led Percival and his delegation to the Ford Motor Factory to negotiate the surrender terms.

Sources: Textbook(Singapore from settlement to nation.Marshall Cavendish)