World War II Battlefield Full Day Tour

A pic taken sometime during World War

Highlights

Singapore

battlefield, cultural, historical

Private Tour

7 Hours

Easy

English

Description

If you are interested in the World War II history of Singapore, then this is the tour for you! You will learn why the Japanese invaded British Malaya and Singapore. You will visit the major battlefield sites across Singapore while learning the chronology of events from the first Japanese landing in Malaya to the surrender of British forces in Singapore, in a battle that spanned only two and a half months. You will learn why the British failed in their defence strategy and why the Japanese triumphed, and the effects of the subsequent Japanese Occupation on the civilian population until the end of the Second World War. You will get to know the major characters on both sides of the fighting, stories of bravery and cowardice, the blunders and the lies that influenced the outcome of the battle.

If you are looking for a guide who has read widely on the conflict and has been to battlefield sites around the world, and one who is able to share intriguing and lesser known stories, I'm the man for the job!

Itinerary

Program Itinerary

A suggested itinerary includes the following battlefield pit-stops:
1. Battle Box - British Army Command Centre
2. Kranji coast - Landing site of the Japanese Imperial Guards Division
3. Reflections @ Bukit Chandu - Learn more about the brave exploits of the Malay Regiment during the battle for Pasir Panjang
4. Former Ford Motor Factory - where the official British surrender took place
5. Changi Chapel and Museum - Learn more about the lives of POWs and European civilians
6. "Monster Gun" - check out a replica of one of the 15-inch British guns
7. Alexandra Hospital - learn about the massacre of patients and medical staff
8. Kranji War Memorial
As the various sights are located at different corners of the island, we would endeavour to cover the itinerary within the given duration. Please note that this is a suggested itinerary only so do let me know what you would like to see most and I would be happy to customize an itinerary to suit your needs.