No Prisoners - The Fall of Singapore

Singapore, renamed Syonan-to, was occupied by the Japanese from 1942 to 1945. The Japanese army imposed harsh measures against the local population, with troops, especially the Kempeitai or Japanese military police, particularly ruthless in dealing with the Chinese population. The most notable atrocity was the Sook Ching massacre of Chinese civilians, undertaken in retaliation against support of the war effort in China. The Japanese screened citizens (including children) to check if they were "anti-Japanese". © Chris Masters Documentary Film

Singapore Battlefront Pacific 1941

World War 2 Archive Rare Documentary Film in Color, 1941 On 8 December 1941, Japanese forces landed at Kota Bharu in northern Malaya. Just two days after the start of the invasion of Malaya, Prince of Wales and Repulse were sunk 50 miles off the coast of Kuantan in Pahang, by a force of Japanese bombers and torpedo bomber aircraft, in the worst British naval defeat of World War II. Allied air support did not arrive in time to protect the two capital ships. After this incident, Singapore and Malaya suffered daily air raids, including those targeting civilian structures such as hospitals or shop houses with casualties ranging from the tens to the hundreds each time. Singapore Battlefront Pacific ©

Singapore 1941 in World War

Various shots of a small detachment of Malayans forming part of Singapore's Home Guard. They are armed with rifles and machetes. Various shots of the Singapore. Large column of smoke can be seen on outskirts of town. Various shots of damage and fires still raging after Japanese air attack. Petrol stores, docks and rail head feature. Raffles Hotel and Government building, Singapore - they do not look damage by the attack. Music: Sacred Bonds / 哀愁, FFXIV Original Soundtrack Video: British Pathé Archive. British Pathé © 2017

Japanese Raid on Singapore 1942

On 8 December 1941, Japanese forces landed at Kota Bharu in northern Malaya. Just two days after the start of the invasion of Malaya, Prince of Wales and Repulse were sunk 50 miles off the coast of Kuantan in Pahang, by a force of Japanese bombers and torpedo bomber aircraft, in the worst British naval defeat of World War II. Allied air support did not arrive in time to protect the two capital ships. After this incident, Singapore and Malaya suffered daily air raids, including those targeting civilian structures such as hospitals or shop houses with casualties ranging from the tens to the hundreds each time. The Japanese army advanced swiftly southward through the Malay Peninsula, crushing or bypassing Allied resistance. British Pathe © 2017

The Battle of Singapore - Generals at War

The Battle of Singapore, also known as the Fall of Singapore, was fought in the South-East Asian theatre of World War II when the Empire of Japan invaded the British stronghold of Singapore—nicknamed the "Gibraltar of the East". Singapore was the major British military base in South-East Asia and was the keystone of British imperial interwar defence planning for South-East Asia as well as the South-West Pacific. The fighting in Singapore lasted from 8 to 15 February 1942 although this was preceded by two months of British resistance as Japanese forces advanced down the Malaya peninsula. It resulted in the Japanese capture of Singapore and the largest surrender of British-led military personnel in history. Discovery Channel © 2009

BattleField - The Fall of Singapore

In December 1941, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor and the east coast of Malaya, causing the Pacific War to begin in earnest. Both attacks occurred at the same time, but due to the international dateline, the Honolulu attack is dated December 7 while the Kota Bharu attack is dated December 8. One of Japan's objectives was to capture Southeast Asia and secure the rich supply of natural resources to feed its military and industry needs. Singapore, the main Allied base in the region, was an obvious military target because of its flourishing trade and wealth. The British military commanders in Singapore had believed that the Japanese attack would come by sea from the south, since the dense Malayan jungle in the north would serve as a natural barrier against invasion. Although they had drawn up a plan for dealing with an attack on northern Malaya, preparations were never completed. Cromwell Production © 2000

Singapore Surrender 1945

Malaya (Malaysia). Destroyers at sea. Close up shot of General Sir Robert Mansergh boarding HMS “Sussex” and saluting. General Mansergh walking towards camera. Rear Admiral Holland arrives by launch. General Christison arriving onboard ship. Japanese representatives arriving onboard Sussex. Vice Admiral Fukutomi boarding ship. General Itagaki boarding. Admiral Fukutomi and General Itagaki bareheaded enter Admiral's cabin. Close up shot of Rear Admiral Holland, General Christison and General Mansergh seated at table. Close up shot of Admiral Fukutomi signing the surrender. Close up shot of General Itagaki signing the surrender. Close up shot of the surrender manuscript. Japanese leaving after the ceremony. British Pathé © 2017

Singapore 1945 Japanese Capitulate to Lord Louis

Singapore 1945 Japan Surrenders to Lord Louis Indian and British troops return to Singapore which has been freed after three years of Japanese occupation. In this film we see some of the 200,000 prisoners who were liberated by SEAC, many were in a pitiful state of malnourishment and abuse. At the Municipal Building Lord Louis Mountbatten accepted the surrender of the Japanese forces. The ceremony was followed by a Parade at which the Union Jack was unfurled to fly again over Singapore. KS Destroyer R93 steaming along with convoy in background. Dawn breaking off coast of Singapore. Various shots of convoy under way. British Movietone News Film © 1945