Original sentence: Despite the efforts of the British, Australian and Indian troops the fighting in the final weeks of January could not stop the Japanese invasion of Johore.In less than two months the Battle for Malaya had ended for the Empire forces; with thousands killed and wounded and hundreds of miles of withdrawal endured.The defense would once again falter at the Battle of Singapore, resulting in the capture of over 70,000 prisoners of war
Edited sentence: Despite the gallant efforts of the British, Australian and Indian troops the fighting in the final weeks of January could not stop the Japanese invasion of Johore.If that were not enough for the British, Australian and Indian troops the Battle of Singapore, its humiliating and devasting surrender and years in barbaric captivity were still to come.In less than two months the Battle for Malaya had ended for the Empire forces; with thousands killed and wounded and hundreds of miles of humiliating withdrawal endured