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Soft cover. Condizione: New. 72 pages. Reflections at Bukit Chandu is a World War Two interpretative centre that commemorates the Battle of Pasir Panjang and the men of the Malay Regiment who fought in it, as well as the history of Bukit Chandu itself. Written by the curators of Reflections at Bukit Chandu, this catalogue and compendium offers a closer look at the history and stories of Pasir Panjang. From the history of the Malay Regiment and the Battle of Pasir Panjang in February 1942 to how Bukit Chandu (Malay for Opium Hill ) got its name, discover the rich past of the area from the early 14th century till today.…

Soft cover. Condizione: New. On 15 February 1942, the Allied armies in Singapore surrendered to the Imperial Japanese Army after a desperate week-long battle. The British surrender, or the Fall of Singapore as it became known, was the beginning of three and a half years of Japanese occupation of the island.…

Soft cover. Condizione: New. 160 pages. The newly revamped Changi Chapel and Museum reopened in May 2021, and commemorates the prisoners of war (POWs) and civilians interned in Singapore's Changi prison camp from 1942 to 1945. This catalogue is intended as a narrative guide to the exhibition. Featuring essays and key insights from the exhibition's curators, personal stories, and highlight artefacts from each zone, it offers an intimate glimpse into the POW and civilian internee experience during the three and a half years of Japanese military occupation. Each of the featured stories and artefacts serves as a witness to the challenges of life in captivity, and as a testimony to the internees' resilience and fortitude in those turbulent times. It is our hope that these stories will connect with, engage and inspire existing and future generations about the legacy of Changi camp. …