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[omniatlas]

Southern Asia 77 years ago today: Fall of Singapore (15 Feb 1942) https://buff.ly/2WYvx8c By February 1942 the Japanese forces invading Malaya had reached the perimeter of Singapore, Britain’s most important military base in Southeast Asia and the keystone of British defences in the region. Despite facing just 36,000 Japanese, the 85,000 troops in Singapore capitulated after only a week of fighting - a humiliating defeat and the largest surrender of British-led forces in history. #southernasia #history #welovemaps #map #1940s #1942 #battleofsingapore #fallofsingapore #burmacampaign #february #february15 #ww2 #worldwarii #japaneseempire #malayacampaign #wwii #worldwar2 #singapore #secondworldwar #britishempire #pacificwar #axispowers #allies #maps #britishraj #todayinhistory #historytoday #historyteacher #historynerd #historybuff (at Singapore) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt5QfB0A5Mn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14fph5ef962gv

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Sydney, Feb 15: Today marks the 80th anniversary of the Fall of Singapore, one of the most significant military defeats in British and Commonwealth history. More than 20,000 Australians served in the Malayan Campaign and the Battle for Singapore during the Second World War, with more than 1,700 killed and another 1,300 wounded. Some 15,000 Australians were among the 130,000 Allied personnel taken as prisoners of war, with more than 7,000 perishing in captivity by the time the war was over. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defense Personnel Andrew Gee said the Fall of Singapore sent shockwaves through Australia and the Commonwealth. “After the Japanese forces crossed the Straits of Johor and landed on the north-western part of Singapore on 8 February 1942, it was just eight days before British and Commonwealth troops were forced to surrender,” Gee added. #singapore🇸🇬 #australia #fallofsingapore #malaya #johor (at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaCSH-8hDue/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Then and Now: Lt-Gen Arthur Percival and his party carry the Union Jack as they make their way up the road leading to the Old Ford Factory at Bukit Timah to surrender Singapore to the Japanese 78 years ago on this day 15 February 1942. I find this picture poignant as it apparently shows Brigadier Newbigging ordering Maj (later Col) Cyril Wild who was also the interpreter to lift up the white flag he was carrying. He had supposedly lowered it in disgust. It took just 70 days for the Japanese to capture the entire Malayan Peninsula. The feeling of shock and disgust at the capitulation of the British Empire Forces was no surprise. It would be a painful season of Japanese occupation after the surrender was signed. This ‘Then and Now’ series is an effort to help remember the war time stories tied to various well known places in Singapore. May we never forget the struggles and sacrifices that took place to enable us to enjoy what we have today. Thank you for following this series. References: 'Chronology of the Japanese Invasion in Singapore (1942)', http://bukitbrown.com/main/?p=8731 'Chronology of Britain at War: Singapore and Malaya': https://www.britain-at-war.org.uk/WW2/Malaya_and_Singapore/html/body_chronology_of_singapore.htm Photos: British Surrender Party at Old Ford Factory Bukit Timah, https://www.facebook.com/BECFFESEA19371946/photos/a.1496591607284799/2326034264340525/?type=3 Road leading up Old Ford Factory Today, Hilmi Fadhlillah, https://www.facebook.com/BECFFESEA19371946/photos/a.1496591607284799/2326034264340525/?type=3 #ww2nowandthen #thenandnow #BattleforSingapore #FallofSingapore #historytoday #ww2 #worldwar2 #worldwar2history #militaryhistory #historyinpictures #historybuff #MilitaryEnthusiast #MilitaryHistoryBuff #Historicalpics #Singapore #SingaporeHistory #secondworldwar #Remember #TotalDefenceDay #remembersg #OnThisDay #OTD #Streetsofsg #PlanesPatchesPeople (at Memories at Old Ford Factory) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8lUbSOBkH0/?igshid=x49m6o13nlae

[keenlen]

Then and Now: A bleak and gloomy scene of the Singapore waterfront 78 years ago on this day 15 February 1942. The situation was dire with water supplies virtually dried up, military supplies running low, petrol supplies almost exhausted and the constant Japanese artillery bombardment and air raids on the city causing mounting civilian casualties. On that morning, Lt-Gen Arthur Percival conferred with his commanders to consider their options - fight to the death or surrender. How drastically different that scene looks today in probably one of the most beautiful waterfronts in the world. References: 'Chronology of the Japanese Invasion in Singapore (1942)', http://bukitbrown.com/main/?p=8731 'Chronology of Britain at War: Singapore and Malaya': https://www.britain-at-war.org.uk/WW2/Malaya_and_Singapore/html/body_chronology_of_singapore.htm Photos: Scene of the Singapore waterfront on 15 February 1942, https://www.facebook.com/BECFFESEA19371946/photos/a.1496591607284799/1502117563398870/?type=3 Singapore waterfront today, @planes.patches.people, 3 February 2020 #ww2nowandthen #thenandnow #BattleforSingapore #FallofSingapore #historytoday #ww2 #worldwar2 #worldwar2history #militaryhistory #historyinpictures #historybuff #MilitaryEnthusiast #MilitaryHistoryBuff #Historicalpics #Singapore #SingaporeHistory #secondworldwar #Remember #TotalDefenceDay #remembersg #OnThisDay #OTD #Streetsofsg #PlanesPatchesPeople (at The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8kv2mIBlvd/?igshid=1cigdm5xx6sj7

[keenlen]

Then and Now: Sappers (Combat Engineers) of the Royal Engineers (RE) set fire to oil storage tanks in the Keppel Harbour area 78 years ago on this day 13 February 1942. The noose tightens around the Singapore city centre as the Japanese forces press in their attacks from the west and north. With the last ditch attempt of the gallant 1st Malay Regiment in fighting to the last man at Pasir Panjang, the Japanese were on the verge of capturing Alexandra Military Complex and Keppel Harbour. The British begin to confront the worst case scenario - final surrender of Singapore. References: 'Chronology of the Japanese Invasion in Singapore (1942)', http://bukitbrown.com/main/?p=8731 'Chronology of Britain at War: Singapore and Malaya': https://www.britain-at-war.org.uk/WW2/Malaya_and_Singapore/html/body_chronology_of_singapore.htm Photos: Sappers of the Royal Engineers (RE) blow up oil storage tanks at Keppel Harbour area, https://www.facebook.com/BECFFESEA19371946/photos/a.1496591607284799/1743036275973663/?type=3 Offshore from Keppel Harbour, @planes.patches.people, 11 Dec 2017 #ww2nowandthen #thenandnow #BattleforSingapore #FallofSingapore #historytoday #ww2 #worldwar2 #worldwar2history #militaryhistory #historyinpictures #historybuff #MilitaryEnthusiast #MilitaryHistoryBuff #Historicalpics #Singapore #SingaporeHistory #secondworldwar #Remember #TotalDefenceDay #remembersg #OnThisDay #OTD #Streetsofsg #PlanesPatchesPeople (at Keppel Harbour) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8gHX20hq3o/?igshid=16dm03slebcn6

[keenlen]

Then and Now: The Johore Battery coastal artillery guns located at Changi saw action in support of the 1st Malay Regiment and Indian 44th Brigade at the Pasir Panjang area of the island's south western coastline as they clashed in bloody battle against the Japanese 18th Division driving forward to capture the Alexandra military complex and Keppel Harbour 78 years ago on this day 12 February 1942. It was a myth that these 15" 'monster guns' did not contribute to the defence of gun. While their ineffectiveness was largely accurate, they were not entirely silent. From the 5th to the 12th of February, they were fired at Japanese targets in Johor Bahru, the Causeway and even made potholes on the runway of Tengah Airbase in an attempt to disrupt its use by the Japanese. Defending troops testified that the sound of these coastal guns being fired and the shells passing overhead gave them some hope in the midst of the grim but futile fighting. A replica of the Johore Battery at the location of one of the actual gun emplacements can be found at Cosford Road (Changi area) today. References: 'Chronology of the Japanese Invasion in Singapore (1942)', http://bukitbrown.com/main/?p=8731 'Chronology of Britain at War: Singapore and Malaya': https://www.britain-at-war.org.uk/WW2/Malaya_and_Singapore/html/body_chronology_of_singapore.htm Fuglsang, K. F. (2012), 'In Search for the World War Two history in the Pacific: Visit to Changi POW Chapel & Labrador Park Battery', http://jeepww2myworld.com/changipow.html Photos: One of Singapore's 15-inch coast defence guns firing, British Empire & Commonwealth Forces in the Far East-SE Asia 1937-1946, https://www.facebook.com/BECFFESEA19371946/photos/a.1496591607284799/1589823204628305/?type=3&theater Johore Battery Replica, Adrian Phuah, 2 Feb 2020 #ww2nowandthen #thenandnow #BattleforSingapore #FallofSingapore #historytoday #ww2 #worldwar2 #worldwar2history #militaryhistory #historyinpictures #historybuff #MilitaryEnthusiast #MilitaryHistoryBuff #Historicalpics #Singapore #SingaporeHistory #secondworldwar #Remember #TotalDefenceDay #remembersg #OnThisDay #OTD #Streetsofsg #PlanesPatchesPeople (at Johore Battery) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8dtfiDh11t/?igshid=1oinsidh94ibc

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Then and Now: Japanese Type 95 HaGo Light Tanks seen here at Bukit Timah Village which was captured by the 5th and 18th Imperial Japanese Army Divisions on this day 78 years ago on 11 February 1942. The current location of Bukit Timah Village is along Jalan Jurong Kechil at the junction of Upper Bukit Timah Road where these shop houses are shown. The Commander of the Japanese forces, General Tomoyuki Yamashita, had set the deadline for the capture of Bukit Timah Village and Bukit Timah Hill to be on 11 February to coincide with the Japanese Kigensetsu, the day they celebrate the ascension of the 1st Emperor and the founding of the Japanese Empire. Both units met those objectives and the British forces retreated to a new defence line at Reformatory Road (currently Clementi Road). References: 'Chronology of the Japanese Invasion in Singapore (1942)', http://bukitbrown.com/main/?p=8731 'Chronology of Britain at War: Singapore and Malaya': https://www.britain-at-war.org.uk/WW2/Malaya_and_Singapore/html/body_chronology_of_singapore.htm Tann, J. (2014), 'World War Two battles at Bukit Batok', https://ijamestann.blogspot.com/2019/11/world-war-two-battles-at-bukit-batok.html?m=1 Photos: Japanese Type 95 HaGo Light Tanks in Bukit Timah Village , Australian War Memorial Jalan Jurong Kechil (Bukit Timah Village), @planes.patches.people, 4 Feb 2020 #ww2nowandthen #thenandnow #BattleforSingapore #FallofSingapore #historytoday #ww2 #worldwar2 #worldwar2history #militaryhistory #historyinpictures #historybuff #MilitaryEnthusiast #MilitaryHistoryBuff #Historicalpics #Singapore #SingaporeHistory #secondworldwar #Remember #TotalDefenceDay #remembersg #OnThisDay #OTD #PlanesPatchesPeople (at Bukit Timah Village, Singapore) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8aU0qSBpVJ/?igshid=1b2yslvpzizvw

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Then and Now: The Toh Guan Road area previously known as Hill 85 was the scene of a bloody battle between the Japanese 18th Division and the Australian Merret's Force (a reinforcement battalion hastily assembled and sent to assist the 15th Indian Brigade defending Jurong Road) on this night 78 years ago on 10 February 1942. Merret's Force could not locate their planned defensive position and ended up at the Toh Guan area south of another reinforcement battalion known as X battalion which took up position at the 9th milestone on Jurong Road (currently Bukit Batok East Ave 6). They encountered the rapidly advancing Japanese 18th Division and were totally caught off guard in the ambush. Merret's Force was almost totally decimated, losing more than half of its force in the fierce fire fight which involved hand to hand fighting and bayonet charges. A grim reminder of the bloody battles that once took place in the peaceful heartlands where we live today. Historian, James Tann, has provided excellent maps of the battle site to layout its current location and the movement of the various units concerned. References: 'Chronology of the Japanese Invasion in Singapore (1942)', http://bukitbrown.com/main/?p=8731 'Chronology of Britain at War: Singapore and Malaya': https://www.britain-at-war.org.uk/WW2/Malaya_and_Singapore/html/body_chronology_of_singapore.htm Tann, J. (2014), 'World War Two battles at Bukit Batok', https://ijamestann.blogspot.com/2019/11/world-war-two-battles-at-bukit-batok.html?m=1 Photos: Japanese 18th Division Assaulting Through a Rubber Estate, Australian War Memorial Toh Guan Road, @planes.patches.people, 8 Feb 2020 Maps: Map of battle lines on 10 Feb, http://bukitbrown.com/main/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Map-10-Feb-by-James-Tann.jpg Japanese 18 Div Movement, https://ijamestann.blogspot.com/2019/11/world-war-two-battles-at-bukit-batok.html?m=1 Bukit Batok Roads Superimposed on Jurong Road Area, https://ijamestann.blogspot.com/2019/11/world-war-two-battles-at-bukit-batok.html?m=1 #ww2nowandthen #thenandnow #BattleforSingapore #FallofSingapore #historytoday #ww2 #worldwar2 #worldwar2history #militaryhistory #historyinpict (at Toh Guan Road) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8Y5kNnhzBO/?igshid=1tp2wdzjhtaqk