My life during World War 2 in Singapore

13 February 1942, The Japanese reached Pasir Panjang Ridge. The Malay Regiment, led by Lieutenant Adnan bin Saidi, fought bravely. However, they were outnumbered by the Japanese soldiers and were eventually defeated. Lieutenant Adnan was first hit by the Japanese fire and later stabbed to death by the Japanese.


14 February 1942, The entire Japanese army had crossed over to Singapore. They had captured most of Singapore except the south, where the British forces were.

15 February 1941, The British Commander in Singapore, general A.E. Percival surrendered Singapore to the Japanese. The British troops were too tired to fight on. They also did not have enough fighting equipment, food and water.

*CITATIONS* http://library.thinkquest.org/12405/15.htm (16/2/2013)