On 10 February 1942, during the battle of Singapore, the invading Japanese army attacked the strategic location of 📍Bukit Timah. As Bukit Timah Hill was the highest point on the island, the commanding view over the city could be used to direct artillery fire. More importantly, the reservoirs in the area were vital for the local water supply.💧 The Allied forces, including local volunteer units such as Dalforce, fought hard but were eventually beaten back by the Japanese. Many soldiers who fough

15 February 1942 marks the day when the British surrendered Singapore to the Japanese. On this day, Lieutenant-General Percival of the British Army and his delegation met General Yamashita at the Japanese headquarters at Ford Factory where the surrender was finalised. For the next 3 years and 7 months from 15 Feb 1942, Singapore was known as Syonan-To (Light of the South). The Japanese Occupation finally ended on 12 September 1945 when the Japanese announced their surrender after the bombings of