Surviving The Japanese Occupation: War And Its Legacies
We took a walk through the exhibition, Surviving The Japanese Occupation: War And Its Legacies, now on at the Former Ford Factory. Here's what you can expect to see...
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SURVIVING THE JAPANESE OCCUPATION: WAR AND ITS LEGACIES (SYONAN GALLERY) | EP:39
To remember the sacrifices and hardship our forefathers went through, we decided to bring the kids to the newly opened exhibition!
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Surviving the Japanese Occupation Exhibition - Singapore
On the blog: We share first hand experience of Syonan Gallery and answer questions such as 'Is it suitable for kids?' ' How do I maximise my visit?' ...
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TOP SINGAPORE WW2 SITES and the BATTLE FOR SINGAPORE
Across Singapore, there are traces and echoes of both the battles and occupation, I show some of the surviving areas, as well as the context for some of the key events in the Battle of Singapore.
This includes the surrender to the Japanese, the occupation, and finally the Surrender of the Japanese, ceding control of Singapore back to the British.
If you are looking for things to do in Singapore, and are interested in WW2 history, then this video is for you
Among the sites and events are the following -
Beach invasion by the Japanese in 1942
Battle of Singapore overview
Fort Siloso
Battle of Bukit Timah
Battle of Bukit Chandu
Battlebox
Surrender at the Ford Factory
Sook Ching
Kranji War Memorial
Operation Jaywick
Operation Rimau
City Hall
Fall of Singapore Documentary
Hours before the raid on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, Japanese forces landed in Thailand and northern Malaya. Their rapid advance forced British and dominion troops down the Malaya peninsula. After more than a month of fighting they encountered Australian troops in southern Malaya but could not be stopped. By the beginning of February 1942 Allied forces had withdrawn to Singapore. Two weeks later, on 15 February, they surrendered to the Japanese. Tens of thousands of Allied troops became prisoners of war. Others were taken prisoner elsewhere in south-east Asia and the Pacific, including members of ‘Blackforce’, who were taken prisoner in Java.
Created to mark the 75th Anniversary of the Fall of Singapore, this film includes reflections from eight veterans who served in the Malaya and Singapore. Some were taken prisoner and were allocated to work parties in Japan or on the Burma–Thailand railway; others served aboard naval ships in the region and were fortunate enough to escape capture. Their stories provide an emotional and compelling insight into a significant moment in Australian wartime history from a deeply personal perspective.
Week after 'Syonan Gallery' name change, views still divided
A week after the revamped permanent exhibit at the Former Ford Factory was renamed “Surviving the Japanese Occupation: War and its Legacies”, views are still divided about the decision as some think it is better to keep 'Syonan', as changing the name would gloss over a crucial part of Singapore’s history.
TSS Japanese Occupation in Singapore
history project -
Old Ford Factory (Singapore) - Japanese occupation war memorabilia exhibition at the entrance
1942 Sook Ching Massacre scene
English
Between February 12 and March 4, 1942 after British surrendered in Singapore. Japanese kills 40,000 to 50,000 Singaporean Chinese men known as Sook Ching Massacre.
Malay
Antara 12 Februari dan 4 Mac 1942 selepas British menyerah diri di Singapura. Jepun membunuh 40,000 hingga 50,000 lelaki Cina Singapura yang dikenali sebagai Pembantaian Sook Ching.
Chinese
1942年2月12日至3月4日，英国人在新加坡投降后。日本人杀死4万至5万新加坡籍华人男子，称为淑清大屠杀。
Tamil
சிங்கப்பூரில் பிரிட்டிஷ் சரணடைந்த பின்னர் பிப்ரவரி 12 மற்றும் மார்ச் 4, 1942 க்கு இடையில். ஜப்பானில் 40,000 முதல் 50,000 சிங்கப்பூர் சீனர்கள் கொல்லப்பட்டனர்.
Chapter 5 (unit 2) Impact of Japanese Occupation
How views of people living in SIngapore changed during the Japanese occupation
UNCOVERING HISTORY: Singapore during the Japanese Occupation
UNCOVERING HISTORY: Singapore during the Japanese Occupation - Part 1
Sharing of the Japanese Occupation by Bro Edward
Today is Total Defence Day. This date was chosen because of its symbolism. On 15 February 1942, the Battle of Singapore ended with the surrender of the British forces to the Japanese.
In this 4:30 clip kindly provided by Lek Yong Huat, Bro Edward shared his personal experience of the Japanese occupation of Singapore.
Although the younger generations did not witness any warfare, we need such testimonies to educate us the importance of Total Defence.
In case you are wondering, this video was recorded from St Theresa’ Home where Bro Edward has been residing.
Dr Yaacob Ibrahim and Education Minister Ong Ye Kung tour Syonan Gallery: War and its Legacies
Dr Yaacob Ibrahim and Education Minister (Higher Education and Skills) Ong Ye Kung touring new World War II exhibition - Syonan Gallery: War and its Legacies. ST VIDEO: MARK CHEONG
Fall of Singapore: The Geopolitical Legacy On Saturday Extra - RN
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Surrender table in the Ford Motor Factory, Singapore, 15 Feb 1942. (Australian War Memorial)
Fall of Singapore: The Geopolitical Legacy On Saturday Extra
With Geraldine Doogue On RN Saturday Extra, 11th February 2017.
Summary:
Next week marks the 75th anniversary of the Fall of Singapore.
It led to a momentous decision for a shaken Australia.
When Darwin was bombed four days later, the Australian Government switched its alliance from Britain to the US.
We assess the legacy of the loss of Singapore in World War ll; what it meant for Australia's sense of its place in the world, and its strategic positioning.
Remembering Lim Bo Seng, Singapore's war hero - 29Jun2014
SINGAPORE: Future generations must not forget the sacrifices made by Singapore's pioneers, and peace for a country comes only when one is able to defend the nation, said the family of Singapore's war hero Lim Bo Seng.
They were at a ceremony at Kranji War Cemetery on Sunday morning to mark 70 years since his death at the hands of the Japanese military police during the Japanese Occupation in Malaya and Singapore.
The ceremony was organised by Changi Museum.
Lim Bo Seng was one of many operatives in Force 136 tasked to infiltrate and conduct sabotage missions in Japanese-occupied Malaya.
The agents were trained in India and sent to their missions which were often dangerous, but conducted by ordinary civilians who were compelled by a greater cause.
His son, Dr Lim Whye Geok, said he was only four years old when his father left Singapore to join Force 136.
He said his memories of his father have been built up through stories shared by his eldest sister, and from a diary Lim Bo Seng had left behind for his wife after his death.
Dr Lim read an excerpt during the ceremony: My duty and honour will not permit me to look back. Every day, tens of thousands are dying for their countries.
You must not grieve for me. On the other hand, you should take pride in my sacrifice and devote yourself to the upbringing of the children. Tell them what happened to me and direct them along my footsteps.
Lim Bo Seng's daughter, Lim Oon Geok, said: In his letter to my mother, he had written that when you start something, no matter what, you have to see it to his end. And he did say that when he bid goodbye to all of us, he never thought that it was eternal.
As Singapore turns 50, his family hopes the legacy and sacrifices made by him and other pioneers are not forgotten.
Lim Teck Yin, Lim Bo Seng's grandson, said: For me, when I had the opportunity to read my grandfather's diary, the full extent of the sense of sacrifice and the pain particularly of leaving behind my grandmother and the children remains very stark in my memory.
For Singapore going forward, we always need to remember that we stand on foundations that our pioneers have set and that every generation has got to build for the next generation.
Lim Bo Seng died in a Perak prison in 1944.
His remains were later buried at MacRitchie Reservoir in 1946.
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Singapore, 2008 - The Old Ford Factory (Bukit Timah)
This clip is of the Old Ford Factory in Bukit Timah, Singapore, which I visited in 2008. This was the site of the infamous surrender of the British forces on Singapore Island to the Japanese on the 15th of February 1942. It is now a fully-restored building that has been turned into a museum.
The drawcard is to see the small supervisor's office at the main entrance, which is the room where General Percival signed the surrender to General Yamashita of the Imperial Japanese Army, handing over control of over 100,000 demoralised allied troops from the UK, Australia, India, and Singapore/Malaya to the conquering Japanese forces.
Scenes from the Syonan Gallery at the old Ford Factory
ST VIDEO: MELODY ZACCHEUS
UNCOVERING HISTORY: Singapore during the Japanese Occupation - Part 3
UNCOVERING HISTORY: Singapore during the Japanese Occupation - Part 3
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The Japanese occupation of Singapore in World War II took place from 1942 to 1945, following the fall of the British colony on 15 February 1942. Military forces of the Empire of Japan occupied it after defeating the combined British, Indian, Australian, and Malayan garrison in the Battle of Singapore. The occupation was to become a major turning point in the histories of several nations, including those of Japan, Britain, and the then-colonial state of Singapore. Singapore was renamed Syonan-to (昭南島, Shōnan-tō), meaning Light of the South Island.Singapore was officially returned to British colonial rule on 12 September 1945, following the formal signing of the surrender instrument at the Municipal Building.