by themselves the dutch probably no considering they were overun
by germany at home. the japanese war was not totally inevitable
and is often historically attributed directly to the limited six month
strategic supply of oil available to Japan.
The Phillipines given US. resources and backing probably couldve
put up a more creditable defence. so to couldve the British in
singapore even with what they did have.
the ABDA Naval Forces couldve performed much better
with the benefit of sometime to excersize but their
uncoordination wasnt that abnormal early in the war.
indeed not until after the lessons of Savo island seven
months later did it have an effect on the readiness in
general of the allied forces.
Just my opinion.
M
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