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Reflection at Bukit Chandu

Reflections at Bukit Chandu – The Battle of Pasir Panjang Ridge

by Audrey, posted in Singapore, The Battle for Singapore, The Southern Ridges Parks

On 13 February 1942, the Japanese attacked the Pasir Panjang Ridge, a key location leading to the Allied forces’ main ammunition magazine, main ordinance depot, the Alexandra Military Hospital and other military installations. The Malay Regiment who defended the area put up a strong resistance but was eventually overwhelmed by the superior numbers and weapons of the … Continue reading Reflections at Bukit Chandu – The Battle of Pasir Panjang Ridge

The Battlebox

My Battlebox Experience at Fort Canning

by Audrey, posted in Fort Canning Park, Parks, Singapore, The Battle for Singapore

On 8 February 1942, the first Japanese troops landed in Singapore via the northwestern coastline. This marked the beginning of the Battle of Singapore between Allied (mainly British Commonwealth) and Japanese forces. After a week of intense fighting, the British Lieutenant General Arthur E. Percival surrendered Singapore to the Japanese forces under the command of … Continue reading My Battlebox Experience at Fort Canning