Kampar, Perak
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Kampar is a town located in the state of Perak, Malaysia, and serves as the administrative centre of Kampar District in Perak. Founded in 1887, the town lies within the Kinta Valley, an area rich in t
Pre-war buildings in Kampar
Panorama view of Kampar with UTAR can be seen in the distance
Independence Clock Tower in Kampar
Overview of UTAR Kampar Campus
Battle of Kampar
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The Battle of Kampar was an engagement of the Malayan Campaign during World War II, involving British and Indian troops from the 11th Indian Infantry Division and the Japanese 5th Division.
Kampar, Perak
…to elude the British. Kampar had its share of war during the Japanese Occupation between 1941 and 1945. From 30 December 1941 to 2 January 1942 the Battle of Kampar occurred. An estimated 3000 British soldiers defended the Kampar area against over 6000 Japanese soldiers. The British Army inflicted serious casualties…
Sikh infantry of the Indian Army served alongside the British Empire troops where they were involved in a fierce battle against the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) in Kampar, c. 1941–1942.
Japanese Type 97 Te-Ke tanks followed by their bicycle infantry advancing during the battle, December 1941.