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We just arrived at Bukit chandu and here is the signboard.
This is some information board before you walk up the stairs towards the museum
This were how soldiers would look like when they man their battlestations
Below are some maps in the museum that show us how the Japanese invaded Malaysia and us
This was one scary statue of a POW that was ill-treated
SECOND LEVEL:
A poem written
Lieutenant Adnan Bin Said
When you reach the Bukit Chandu museum, you will see this site, with all the soldier over there. The signboards show poems and reflections of the war...etc. It is located to the right of the building.
Here is the roll of honours. It lists the names of those who died for us in the war, amplifying how brave they were. It is located on the outside of the museum.
By looking at the maps, you can see the detailed account of the Japanese invasion in Malaya (Now known as 'Malaysia') and Singapore. It gives you the exact dates and they even show the weapons used...etc. it is located on the first level.
When you enter the museum, there is a video recording right at the front greeting you. It talks about the battle of Sarimbun, Bukit Timah...etc.
All in all, the Bukit Chandu museums exhibits artifacts of all sorts ranging from weapons to writings during the war. If you are coming to Singapore to learn more about the World War 2, this will be a very informational site. They even broadcast videos talking about the several wars in Singapore in which our forerunners sacrificed their lives in. Unlike any other site, each artifact that is showcased is accompanied with posters and descriptions...etc. On the Second level, there are short documentaries that bring you back in time to how the POW's and civilians were treated during the war by the Japanese and the harships they faced. One woman was tearing as she watched the documentaries and all can learn to appreciate the efforts put in to let everyone learn of our history. Maps over there are abundant so the events are illustrated clearly in diagrams there for you. There is little wonder why it is called "Reflections at Bukit Chandu" right?
Some facts: Bukit Chandu (or Opium Hill) is an area in Singapore where the Battle of Bukit Chandu took placed on 14 February 1942 during Battle of Singapore in World War II. The Japanese had sent quite a large fraction of their troops in this battle which was one of the fiercest battles that took place.
The battle of Opium Hill/Pasir Panjang:
The leader, Adnan bin Saidi, was injured badly but instead of retreating, he urged everyone to stand their ground. His troops were known as the "C" Company of the 1st Malay BrigadeThough the allies were outnumbered and had ran out of ammunition, they stood their ground and had hand-to-hand combat with the Japanese. Adnan was captured after the battle and tortured badly. We guess the Japanese troops were angry as Adnan must have killed quite a fair bit of their fellow comrades but their methods were quite harsh.
From "http://infopedia.nl.sg/articles/SIP_457_2005-01-04.html"
Aftermath
By the afternoon of 14 February, as the Malay Brigade fell, a tragedy followed. The Japanese captured Alexandra military hospital and subsequently massacred its occupants, leaving only a few to escape. On hindsight, it was said that the task of the 1st Malay Brigade in defending the Pasir Panjang/Alexandra district could have been made easier if its neighbouring Australian artillery had been more co-operative. Instead, to save on ammunition, they were told to fire only in defence of the Australian perimeter which was at higher ground than where the Malay Brigade was positioned. With a more commanding view of the battlefield, the guns could have taken on the advancing Japanese effectively along the south coast where the Malay Brigade was fighting.
Adnan received posthumous awards by the British government for his bravery and his heroic contingent is remembered for its role in defending the sovereignty of Singapore.
We just arrived at Bukit chandu and here is the signboard.
This is some information board before you walk up the stairs towards the museum
This were how soldiers would look like when they man their battlestations
Below are some maps in the museum that show us how the Japanese invaded Malaysia and us
This was one scary statue of a POW that was ill-treatedSECOND LEVEL:
A poem written
Lieutenant Adnan Bin Said
When you reach the Bukit Chandu museum, you will see this site, with all the soldier over there. The signboards show poems and reflections of the war...etc. It is located to the right of the building.
Here is the roll of honours. It lists the names of those who died for us in the war, amplifying how brave they were. It is located on the outside of the museum.
By looking at the maps, you can see the detailed account of the Japanese invasion in Malaya (Now known as 'Malaysia') and Singapore. It gives you the exact dates and they even show the weapons used...etc. it is located on the first level.
When you enter the museum, there is a video recording right at the front greeting you. It talks about the battle of Sarimbun, Bukit Timah...etc.
All in all, the Bukit Chandu museums exhibits artifacts of all sorts ranging from weapons to writings during the war. If you are coming to Singapore to learn more about the World War 2, this will be a very informational site. They even broadcast videos talking about the several wars in Singapore in which our forerunners sacrificed their lives in. Unlike any other site, each artifact that is showcased is accompanied with posters and descriptions...etc. On the Second level, there are short documentaries that bring you back in time to how the POW's and civilians were treated during the war by the Japanese and the harships they faced. One woman was tearing as she watched the documentaries and all can learn to appreciate the efforts put in to let everyone learn of our history. Maps over there are abundant so the events are illustrated clearly in diagrams there for you. There is little wonder why it is called "Reflections at Bukit Chandu" right?
Some facts: Bukit Chandu (or Opium Hill) is an area in Singapore where the Battle of Bukit Chandu took placed on 14 February 1942 during Battle of Singapore in World War II. The Japanese had sent quite a large fraction of their troops in this battle which was one of the fiercest battles that took place.
The battle of Opium Hill/Pasir Panjang:
The leader, Adnan bin Saidi, was injured badly but instead of retreating, he urged everyone to stand their ground. His troops were known as the "C" Company of the 1st Malay BrigadeThough the allies were outnumbered and had ran out of ammunition, they stood their ground and had hand-to-hand combat with the Japanese. Adnan was captured after the battle and tortured badly. We guess the Japanese troops were angry as Adnan must have killed quite a fair bit of their fellow comrades but their methods were quite harsh.
From "http://infopedia.nl.sg/articles/SIP_457_2005-01-04.html"
Aftermath
By the afternoon of 14 February, as the Malay Brigade fell, a tragedy followed. The Japanese captured Alexandra military hospital and subsequently massacred its occupants, leaving only a few to escape. On hindsight, it was said that the task of the 1st Malay Brigade in defending the Pasir Panjang/Alexandra district could have been made easier if its neighbouring Australian artillery had been more co-operative. Instead, to save on ammunition, they were told to fire only in defence of the Australian perimeter which was at higher ground than where the Malay Brigade was positioned. With a more commanding view of the battlefield, the guns could have taken on the advancing Japanese effectively along the south coast where the Malay Brigade was fighting.
Adnan received posthumous awards by the British government for his bravery and his heroic contingent is remembered for its role in defending the sovereignty of Singapore.
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