Japan's invasion of Singapore and the sinking of Force Z
Nick French SpeakerNet Sponsor
- Regions:
- East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire, Dorset, Devon, Surrey, London, Isle of Wight
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Historic talks facilitator
- Fee:
- Paid: Negotiable plus travel expenses if long distances are involved
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 11th March 2026
- Tagged:
- Singapore | Repulse | Force Z | Prince Of Wales
As Malaya and Singapore came under attack from Japan during World War Two, the British took a disastrous decision to dispatch a small fleet of ships from Singapore, northwards up the east coast of Malaya (now Malaysia). The group included two of Britain’s greatest battleships, HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse, as well as four destroyers. It was named as Force Z. The objective was to repel Japanese beach invasions of northern Malaya. Sadly, many tactical blunders were made which resulted in the loss of the two battleships and the deaths of nearly a third of their crew. In this talk I unveil the events leading up to the start of the Japanese offensive, the reasons Singapore fell so quickly, including the unfortunate end of Force Z.
Duration: 60 minutes
Views: 960 | Enquiries: 1About Nick French
I am a semi-retired professional speaker and trainer with a passion for delighting my audiences.
Born in Zimbabwe, university educated in Cape Town, I enjoyed a career of over 20 years in Singapore selling chemicals in the Asia Pacific region. On taking early retirement, I started my own consultancy delivering talks and workshops on public speaking, personal development and health and safety in the handling of hazardous chemicals.
I now deliver stimulating talks on a wide range of topics, all of which are accompanied by easy to follow custom built slides designed to enrich my content and maximise your enjoyment. I speak on a wide range of subjects of historical interest, humorous cross cultural experiences, impromptu speaking, and safe handling of household chemicals in the home. Something that will appeal to everyone!
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