Percival surrendered the 80,000 British and Commonwealth troops at Singapore on 15 February , including Beckwith - Smith and his division .
Because of the defensive strategy implemented by the Allied commander , Lieutenant General Arthur Percival , most of the British 18th Division saw little or no action .
Lieutenant General surrendered the 80,000 British and Commonwealth troops at Singapore on 15 February , including Beckwith - Smith and his division .
Because of the defensive strategy implemented by the Allied commander , Lieutenant General Arthur Percival , most of the British 18th Division saw little or no action .