The Battle For Singapore

Men in Singapore had to leave their families to battle for Singapore



This is the what happened in Singapore:



At Johor Sultan's Palace:

  

Johor Sultan's Palace



General Yamashita had set up headquart at Johor Sultan's palace so that he could get a bird's eye view of the northern part of Singapore.Although the tower was an easy target for the british Yamashita was sure that the British would not attack the palace as Sultan Ibrahim was one of  their old  friend. 

The Japanese Trick:       

The Japanese bombed Changi and Pulau Ubin.

As a result,the British moved their defences from

the nortwest to the northeast of Singapore.  

Landigs From The Northwest:

 

Johor Straits



On 8th February,the Japanese troops crossed the Johor Straits using rubber boats and rafts.they headed towards the northwestern part of Singapore. 



Order For Withdrawal:

 

The Japanese repaired the Causeway in preparation for an invasion.General Percival ordered his troops to withdraw if necessary to protect the town centre.The troops misunderstood his intentions and withdrewed even before the Japanese arrived.



Causeway



The Battle At Bukit Timah Hill:

In the batlle at Bukit Timah Hill on 11th February 1942,the Japanese took control of a resevoir and supplies left by the British.

   

Soldiers At Bukit Timah Hill

 

Fall Of Pasir Panjang:



On 13th February 1942,fierce fighting broke out at Pasir Panjang and both sides suffered heavy casualties.Most of Percival's commanders repported to him that their troops were demoralised and exhausted.





Surrender Or Fight On?

Percival then cabled his superior,informing him that Singapore could not resist the Japanese for more than one day.He requested that he be given the direction to surrender if necessary.The Malay Regiment made its last stand at Bukit Chandu.