The Fall of Singapore

By john41532

  • The Japenese Headquarters at Johor

    This was the time when the Japenese commnder, Leutnant-General Yamshita set up his headquarters at the Sultan of Johor's palace.

  • Attack at Pulau Ubin

    Shortly after midnight of 7-8 February, the Japanese landed on Pulau Ubin. There was hardly any resistance from the Brittish. By moving to Pulau Ubin, the Japanese gained an important observation post,

  • Landings From the North-West

    On 8 February, the Japanese troops crossed the Johor Srait using rubber boats and rafts. They headed for the north-western part of Singapore. The Austraian troops stationed there, fought bravely, and managed to hold off the enemy for a while. But the Japanese troops kept coming in large numbers. The Austrailian troops could not contain them anymore so they withdrew.

  • A Costly Mistake

    The Japanese ferried tanks, supplies, and ammunition across the causeway. The Japanese also repaired the causeway so that both men and equipment could move easily into Singapore. To prepare for the worst, the brittish commander, Lieutenant-General