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British plan to capture either Port Swettenham or Port Dickson, Malaya, in 1945
Operation Zipper was a World War II British plan to capture either Port Swettenham or Port Dickson, Malaya, as staging areas for the recapture of Singapore
Operation_Zipper
Device for binding the edges of an opening of fabric or other flexible material
A zipper (N. America), zip, zip fastener (UK), formerly known as a clasp locker, is a commonly used device for binding together two edges of fabric or
Zipper
British reclamation of Singapore from Japanese occupation
South East Asia Command. Tiderace was initiated in coordination with Operation Zipper, which involved the liberation of Malaya. With the Soviet invasion
Operation_Tiderace
British Army unit during World War II
23rd Indian Division two days later. This division was preparing for Operation Zipper, an amphibious invasion of Malaya to be launched from India. The division
178th Assault Field Regiment, Royal Artillery
178th_Assault_Field_Regiment,_Royal_Artillery
Planned Allied WWII liberation of Singapore
follow on from the landing in Malaya, Operation Zipper, and take place between December 1945 and March 1946. Operation Mailfist was not conducted as Japan
Operation_Mailfist
British recapture of Penang following Japan's surrender in 1945
Operation Jurist referred to the British recapture of Penang following Japan's surrender in 1945. Jurist was launched as part of Operation Zipper, the
Operation_Jurist
Malaya following Operation Zipper. Mailfist Planned offensive to liberate southern Malaya and Singapore following Operation Zipper. Birke ("Birch") (1944)
List of World War II military operations
List_of_World_War_II_military_operations
Military unit
Douglas Hawthorn. In mid-1945, the division was due to take part in Operation Zipper, a landing on the west coast of Malaya, as part of XXXIV Corps. Although
23rd Infantry Division (India)
23rd_Infantry_Division_(India)
Technique of representing an aggregate data structure
with zipper would be an ordinary computer file system with operations to go to parent (often cd ..), and to go downwards (cd subdirectory). The zipper is
Zipper_(data_structure)
Amusement ride invented by Joseph Brown
full-time operation. In 2025, Chance Rides announced they were resuming production on several rides including the Zipper. Most models of the Zipper follow
Zipper_(ride)
Operation Dracula – 2 May 1945 Operation Zipper South West Pacific Area Battle of Goodenough Island – 22 October 1942 Operation Cartwheel – 1943–1944 – Commanded
List of amphibious assault operations
List_of_amphibious_assault_operations
1928 class of American sloops-of-war
Arabian Sea, and five served in the Bay of Bengal supporting Operation Dracula and Operation Zipper in the last months of conflict with Japan. Six were returned
Banff-class_sloop
1945 British attacks on the Nancowry Islands
were a prelude for an invasion, Operation Zipper, which was never carried out due to the Surrender of Japan. Operation Collie was carried out under the
Operation_Collie
British Fourteenth Army for Operation Zipper, the invasion of British Malaya. Significant formations under Fourteenth Army for 'Zipper,' possibly under XXXIV
XXXIV_Corps_(British_India)
British hotel owner (1909–1981)
July 1945. Trumpeter was one of the ships assigned to take part in Operation Zipper, the recapture of British Malaya, but the ending of the war meant only
Donald_Sinclair_(hotel_owner)
Infantry regiment of the Indian Army
War II Operation Zipper, World War II Indo-Pakistan War of 1947 Sino-Indian War Indo-Pakistan War of 1965 Indo-Pakistan War of 1971 Operation Meghdoot
Bihar_Regiment
Part of World War II
a beachhead in Malaya under Operation Zipper. This was to be followed by a drive south to liberate Singapore, Operation Mailfist, and an offensive to
Japanese_occupation_of_Malaya
Type of zipper
Coil zipper—also known as nylon coil zipper—is a type of zipper whose teeth/elements are made from coiled monofilament that is traditionally nylon. The
Coil_zipper
Battalion sized formation of the Royal Marines
returned to India to prepare for Operation Zipper the invasion of British Malaya. The war ended before the operation began and the commando was diverted
42_Commando
Topics referred to by the same term
may also refer to: Zipper (film), a 2015 political thriller Zipper (ride), an amusement ride "Zipper" (song), by Brockhampton Zipper Harris, a character
Zipper_(disambiguation)
Designation for captive Japanese soldiers after World War II
which had been captured by Allied forces during the Burma campaign and Operation Zipper returned to Japan in October 1947. By this point, all Japanese war
Japanese Surrendered Personnel
Japanese_Surrendered_Personnel
British battalion during World War II
back to India for to prepare for Operation Zipper, the planned invasion of Malaya. The war ended before the Zipper landing could take place and No. 44
No. 44 (Royal Marine) Commando
No._44_(Royal_Marine)_Commando
British special operations force during World War II
was then withdrawn to India in preparation for Operation Zipper, the planned invasion of Malaya. The Zipper landings were not needed due to the Japanese
Commandos_(United_Kingdom)
Brigade sized commando force of the United Kingdom
brigade was then withdrawn to India to prepare for Operation Zipper, a proposed amphibious operation to recapture the Malayan peninsula. The atomic bombs
United_Kingdom_Commando_Force
Class of 27 British, Australian and Canadian destroyers (1938–63)
shipping in World War II. In July, Nubian and Tartar prepared for Operation Zipper, the planned British landings in Malaya. During this period, the Canadian
Tribal-class_destroyer_(1936)
1943–1945 Commonwealth military formation
Fourteenth Army. A seaborne landing on the west coast of Malaya, codenamed Operation Zipper, was being prepared but was forestalled by the dropping of the atomic
Fourteenth Army (United Kingdom)
Fourteenth_Army_(United_Kingdom)
French battleship
underway in company with the British battleship Nelson to take part in Operation Zipper, the amphibious landing on Sumatra. Two days later, Richelieu detonated
French_battleship_Richelieu
was Operation Zipper, a landing on the coast of Malaya. The final major landing in the area was the May 1945 assault on Rangoon, Operation Dracula. Ehrman
Operation_Culverin
Town in Selangor, Malaysia
Tanjung Harapan, Port Klang Container transport List of East Asian ports Operation Zipper Port Klang Free Zone List of deepest natural harbours "Town built on
Port_Klang
Military operation attacking from air and sea to land
Amphibious warfare is a type of offensive military operation that today uses naval ships to project ground and air power onto a hostile or potentially
Amphibious_warfare
Chinese resistance fighter (1909–1944)
intelligence on Japanese activities, and thereby aid the British in Operation Zipper – the code name for their plan to take back Singapore from the Japanese
Lim_Bo_Seng
Far East section of the SOE
44 (Royal Marine) Commando) before the Burma campaign 1944–45 and Operation Zipper. Commando Bay at Okanagan Lake, Canada. The Oriental Mission of SOE
Force_136
British Army general (1896–1969)
ended soon after, and the Fourteenth Army re-occupied British Malaya. Operation Zipper, the planned amphibious landing, was carried out anyway. Dempsey was
Miles_Dempsey
1941–1945 campaign during World War II
Fourteenth Army for further operations. This was to be an amphibious assault on the western side of Malaya, codenamed Operation Zipper. The surrender of Japan
Burma_campaign
Destroyer of the Royal Navy
during "Operation Dracula". Escort duties continued until the Japanese surrender on 15 August. Rotherham was then deployed in "Operation Zipper", the British
HMS_Rotherham
Part of World War 2 (1942–1945)
intelligence about Japanese activities, and thereby aid the British in Operation Zipper – the code name for their plan to take back Singapore from the Japanese
Japanese occupation of Singapore
Japanese_occupation_of_Singapore
Resort town and district capital in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Lukut. The sign translates to "Welcome to Port Dickson". Army Museum Operation Zipper "Tahniah diucapkan kepada En. Hasnor bin Abd Hamid di atas lantikan
Port_Dickson
General Officer in the Indian Army (1906 - 1992)
stay in India, the battalion was slated to go to Malaya as part of Operation Zipper. With the surrender of Japan, the invasion force turned into a peacetime
S._P._P._Thorat
Military unit
April 1945 the division was withdrawn to South India to prepare for 'Operation Zipper', the invasion of British Malaya, having been chosen for the assault
25th Infantry Division (India)
25th_Infantry_Division_(India)
Flying squadron of the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm
in British Malaya and Sumatra. The ship subsequently gave cover for Operation Zipper, the re-occupation of Malaya after V-J Day. The De Havilland Sea Hornet
809_Naval_Air_Squadron
South-East Asian theatre of World War II
intended operation was to be an amphibious assault on the western coast of Malaya, codenamed Operation Zipper. The surrender of Japan forestalled Zipper but
Burma_campaign_(1944–1945)
Military unit
Effectively become a triple agent and gave false information about Operation Zipper to the Japanese force. For his cunning and deception, Ismail was awarded
Johor_Military_Forces
1929 Banff-class sloop
remainder of the war escorting Bay of Bengal convoys in support of Operation Zipper. Gorleston was returned to the United States on 23 April 1946 and re-designated
USCGC_Itasca_(1929)
Postwar administration of Malaya before its independence (1945–1946)
British had plans to invade Malaya on 9 September under the code name Operation Zipper. However, the Japanese surrendered on 15 August, weeks before the planned
British Military Administration (Malaya)
British_Military_Administration_(Malaya)
Japanese officer (1895–1945)
defend the region against the anticipated Allied invasion known as Operation Zipper and was deployed in defensive positions in northern Malaya. In May
Tsunamasa_Shidei
Military unit
withdrawn from Burma to prepare for Operation Zipper, an amphibious assault to recapture Malaya. However, the operation was overtaken by the Japanese surrender
XV_Corps_(British_India)
P-class destroyer converted to Type 16 frigate of the Royal Navy
Suez Canal, arriving in Trincomalee back at full war readiness. In Operation Zipper, the planned re-occupation of Malaya, Petard was to be point ship.
HMS_Petard_(G56)
State of Malaysia
the deaths of more civilians. The Allied forces launched Operation Tiderace and Operation Zipper to liberate Malaya and Singapore. In the five weeks before
Johor
Frigate of the Royal Navy
sailed on 28 June for Ceylon. In August she was set to take part in "Operation Zipper", the recapture of British Malaya, though this was cancelled after
HMS_Loch_Lomond
1942 Attacker-class escort carrier of the Royal Navy
Day while waiting on new orders. She had already been allocated to Operation Zipper, the planned invasion of Singapore, which was scheduled for September
HMS_Attacker_(D02)
Malay military officer, senior civil servant and politician
radio announcer, and spymaster in the service of the British Special Operations Executive (SOE). Widely recognised as an "icon of the independence movement"
Tengku_Mahmood_Mahyideen
River-class frigate of the Royal Navy
She would have taken part in Operation Zipper, support British landings in Malaya, but the war ended before that operation was put into effect. She was
HMS_Teviot_(K222)
Heavy vehicle used to transfer concrete lane dividers during rush hours
A barrier transfer machine, also known as zipper machine or road zipper, is a type of heavy vehicle that is used to transfer concrete lane dividers, such
Barrier_transfer_machine
western side of Malaya codenamed Operation Zipper. The dropping of the atomic bombs in August 1945 forestalled Zipper, though some of its landings took
Military history of the United Kingdom during World War II
Military_history_of_the_United_Kingdom_during_World_War_II
Military unit
The division was to be used to defend Malaya against the expected Operation Zipper, and took a defensive positions on the north of Malaysia. The division
94th Division (Imperial Japanese Army)
94th_Division_(Imperial_Japanese_Army)
Military unit
phase of the offensive was due to be an amphibious assault on Malaya (Operation Zipper), but this was forestalled by the end of the war in mid-August. After
1st Midlothian Artillery Volunteers
1st_Midlothian_Artillery_Volunteers
during World War II. He served aboard HMSAS Natal and took part in Operation Zipper in the Far East. After the war he returned to teaching but rejoined
Stephanus_Biermann
R-class destroyer converted to Type 15 frigate of the Royal Navy
August, Roebuck was preparing for large-scale landings in Malaya in "Operation Zipper", but the surrender of Japan brought hostilities to a close before
HMS_Roebuck_(H95)
Military unit
Division was transferred to Twelfth Army, which was being assembled for Operation Zipper (the amphibious invasion of Malaya). However, there was still some
2nd Cinque Ports Artillery Volunteers
2nd_Cinque_Ports_Artillery_Volunteers
Aug RN landings in Malaya (28 Aug – 3 September 1945) Operation JURIST part of Operation ZIPPER RN (Walker): HMS Khedive (CVE-39/D62) HMS Hunter (CVE-8/D80)
List of aircraft carrier operations during World War II
List_of_aircraft_carrier_operations_during_World_War_II
1943 S-class destroyer of the Royal Navy
Western Malaya (Operation Zipper) was carried out almost as planned originally. Saumarez was one of the fifteen destroyers screening the operation. The 26th
HMS_Saumarez_(G12)
Military unit
Battery. In August 1945, the regiment left India and participated in Operation Zipper. It entered Kuala Lumpur in Christmas 1945 where the regiment was mustered
33rd Indian Mountain Regiment, Royal Indian Artillery
33rd_Indian_Mountain_Regiment,_Royal_Indian_Artillery
Military unit
prepare for Operation Zipper the invasion of Malaya, having been chosen for the assault landing role. Although hostilities then ceased, the operation proceeded
Indian Army during World War II
Indian_Army_during_World_War_II
Flying squadron of the Royal Air Force
operations, the squadron was pulled out of the front line to prepare for Operation Zipper, the planned British invasion of Malaya, but the Japanese surrender
No._30_Squadron_RAF
5th Chief of the Malaysian Defence Forces
disinformation led the Japanese to believe the land assault on Malaya – Operation Zipper – would occur on the Kra Isthmus, 650 miles (1,050 km) to the north
Ibrahim_Ismail_(general)
V-class destroyer converted to Type 15 frigate of the Royal Navy
landings in Malaya (Operation Zipper). Zipper was scaled down after the sudden surrender of Japan and the Volage was tasked under Operation Jurist to recapture
HMS_Volage_(R41)
beach without cover”. This places the S.S. Tamaroa as a vessel used in Operation Zipper to liberate Malaya from any residual Japanese forces after the Japanese
SS_Sophocles_(1921)
Military unit
of the rest of the division as it had been intended to use them for Operation Zipper, an independent mission in Burma. They would have landed in Malaya
5th_Parachute_Brigade
Military unit
and reorganised, while 36th Division where it went into training for Operation Zipper, the proposed amphibious invasion of Malaya. However, the war had ended
Birmingham_Rifles
Military unit
withdrew back to India to prepare for Operation Zipper, the planned invasion of Malaya. The war ended before the Zipper landing could take place, and the
No._1_Commando
British Army general (1898–1986)
anticipated and Operation Roger was canceled. The corps was then tasked with Operation Zipper, an amphibious landing on the coast of Malaya. In the event, the landings
Ouvry_Roberts
Caramel candy mixed with peanuts
Squirrel Nut Caramels (chocolate flavored) and Squirrel Nut Zippers (vanilla flavored) were chewy caramel candy mixed with peanuts. Chocolate Squirrel
Squirrel_Nut_Caramel
Military unit
embarked for the operation. Later they were earmarked for deployment as part of Operation Zipper, but the war ended before the operation was commenced.
2/5th Armoured Regiment (Australia)
2/5th_Armoured_Regiment_(Australia)
Former flying squadron of the Royal Air Force
Indian east coast in preparation for Operation Zipper. All other operations were suspended in the meantime, and Operation Jinx was rescheduled for September
No._217_Squadron_RAF
Series of 1950s US nuclear tests
Map all coordinates in "Operation Teapot" using OpenStreetMap Download coordinates as: KML GPX (all coordinates) GPX (primary coordinates) GPX (secondary
Operation_Teapot
Topics referred to by the same term
British television series Fortysomething Operation Slippery, a planned deception in support of Operation Zipper, a British Second World War plan Slippery
Slippery_(disambiguation)
1943 and 1946, and took part in the unopposed landing of Malaysia, Operation Zipper. He went up to Christ Church, Oxford, where he was also President of
Richard_Faber
Tribal-class destroyer
without damage or casualties. She was then assigned to the planned Operation Zipper, but it was never carried out. She spent the rest of the war on escort
HMS_Tartar_(F43)
1943. He was also appointed commander of Naval Assault Force (A) for Operation Zipper, the invasion of Malaya, in 1945. He became Vice Controller and Director
Guy Sayer (Royal Navy officer)
Guy_Sayer_(Royal_Navy_officer)
Military unit
(West Africa) Division and 25th Indian Division in preparation for Operation Zipper. 142nd Field Regiment also initially served in the Home Forces, before
Royal_Devon_Yeomanry
Fleet's 21st Aircraft Carrier Squadron anchor off Singapore to support Operation Zipper, the British reoccupation of Malaya. September 12 – The first flight
1945_in_aviation
Former British Army unit
sights on the recapture of Malaya. An amphibious landing, codenamed Operation Zipper, aimed to land forces along the Malayan coastline and then liberate
2nd Infantry Division (United Kingdom)
2nd_Infantry_Division_(United_Kingdom)
Royal Navy Rear Admiral (1902–1995)
Eastern Fleet. Hunter supported Operation Dracula, the amphibious attack on Rangoon, and, after the war ended, Operation Zipper, the reoccupation of Singapore
Arthur_David_Torlesse
Chinese resistance fighter (1916–2012)
intelligence about Japanese activities, and thereby aid the British in Operation Zipper – the code name for their plan to take back Singapore from the Japanese
Tan_Chong_Tee
Part of Burma Campaign during World War 2
drawn up for the latter's withdrawal. This was in preparation for Operation Zipper, the planned invasion of Malaya by amphibious assault, which was due
Operation_Character
Military unit
the division, which still included the battalion, would be used for Operation Zipper, a planned amphibious landing in Malaya that aimed to liberate Singapore
Worcestershire_Rifles
(2000) ISBN 1-55125-033-0 (Canada). ISBN 1-86176-147-3 (UK) CODENAMES: Operations of World War 2. * codenames.info listing on Convoyweb listing on U-Boat
List of Allied convoy codes during World War II
List_of_Allied_convoy_codes_during_World_War_II
Destroyer of the Royal Navy
convoy JE1F, in the Malacca Straits, forming part of the escort in Operation Zipper. Blackmore was then deployed at Singapore, and was nominated for return
HMS_Blackmore_(L43)
Military unit
Kharakvasla again to begin training for Operation Zipper, the invasion of Malaya. In the end this operation did not eventuate, as war ended before it
No._5_Commando
Canadian ultralight aircraft
aviation regulations by Transport Canada legally permitting the operation of ultralights. The Zipper incorporates many unique features, all aimed at making the
Zenair_Zipper
Sloop of the Royal Indian Navy and Pakistan Navy
part of the planned force for Operation Zipper and conducted preparatory exercises, before the postponement of the operation. At the end of World War II
HMIS_Narbada
Kangaw, Burma, January 1945; and notes on combined operations training of allied forces for Operation Zipper, the planned invasion of Malaya, August 1945.
Arthur_Reginald_Chater
Military unit
at Kangaw and at Tamandu. At the end of the war, it took part in Operation Zipper, landing in Malaya on 9 September 1945 and reaching Kuala Lumpur by
51st_Indian_Infantry_Brigade
Malaysian ichthyologist
Technical Consultation on Shrimp By-Catch Use Possibly for British operations like Operation Zipper, which aimed to retake Malaya and Singapore from the Japanese
Chin_Phui_Kong
Military unit of the British Territorial Army
intensive training and waterproofing its vehicles for participation in Operation Zipper, a proposed landing by XXXIV Corps to liberate Malaya. The regiment
53rd (City of London) Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery
53rd_(City_of_London)_Heavy_Anti-Aircraft_Regiment,_Royal_Artillery
Destroyer of the Royal Navy
the 18th Destroyer Flotilla at Colombo and started preparations for Operation Zipper, the planned British re-occupation of Malaya. During August she performed
HMS_Brecon_(L76)
Military unit
equipment and training for an amphibious landing on the coast of Malaya (Operation Zipper) after the monsoon. However, the Surrender of Japan on 15 August put
59th Army Group Royal Artillery
59th_Army_Group_Royal_Artillery
1943 Black Swan-class sloop
minesweeping operations to the Malacca Straits during Operation Collie. In August, she conducted preparatory exercises to participate in Operation Zipper to recapture
HMIS_Kistna
Indian General
of Operation Zipper, the division was chosen for the invasion of British Malaya in an amphibious role. Although hostilities ceased, the operation proceeded
N._C._Rawlley
Indian military officer (1922–2022)
September, Sarma and Kumaon participated in Operation Zipper and was present in Singapore during the Operation Tiderace theJapanese surrender ceremony. In
S._H._Sarma
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