Even not attacking right away, the IJA was not well positioned for siege operation of any length or urban assault
Yes, a bold UK commander may have attacked to retake the reservoirs with little chance of success, but Percival was not that man.
I wonder if there could have been any worse choice for that position than Percival. Think of it, reminds me of Paulus at Stalingrad.
Think of this. In 1941,Orde Wingate get sent to Jahor to form something similar to Gideon Force, since it's a quiet, out of the way place to put him after he pissed off Wavell
Think of this. In 1941,Orde Wingate get sent to Jahor to form something similar to Gideon Force, since it's a quiet, out of the way place to put him after he pissed off Wavell