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1942 Singapore’s Darkest Moment at Former Ford Factory

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Remember Singapore

Eighty years ago, on this date of 15 February 1942, the former Ford Factory witnessed the darkest chapter in Singapore’s history, when the British unconditionally surrendered to the Japanese, marking the start of Singapore’s three-and-a-half years under the Japanese Occupation. … Continue reading →

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15 February – A Trip to The Bukit Batok Memorial

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Remember Singapore

Today marks the 75th anniversary of the fall of Singapore. During Japan’s invasion of Singapore, one of the fiercest battles between the Allied troops and the aggressors took place at the Bukit Timah area. It was also near the former … Continue reading →