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2nd Sino-Japanese war, precursor to World War II in the Pacific. Pearl Harbor attack. Early phase of Pacific conflict between Japan and the U.S.
The film 'Sea power in the Pacific' showing Japanese dominance in China and at start of World War 2. Then it chronicles U.S. efforts to build Navy and fight back on sea and in the air. Opening scene shows Japanese Mitsubishi G3M (Type 96) bombers high overhead, and then closeup in formation. View from bomber of bomb bays open with bombs falling and view from ground of explosions and destruction. Overlay on film says: "China---1931." (This is not correct. The G3M bomber was not yet in service.) This film depicts Japanese attacks during second Sino-Japanese War, commencing 1937, Chinese civilians running to escape Japanese bombing of Singapore. Buildings destroyed and on fire. Next, Japanese troops, carrying the Rising Sun flag, are seen establishing a beachhead in an Amphibious assault. More scenes of Japanese infantry advancing through Singapore, ad it is being destroyed and burned. Soldiers charging along an alleyway, with pagoda in background. Next, Japanese soldiers are seen attacking Nanking, and committing atrocities during the so-called "Rape of Nanking," in December, 1937. Chinese civilians being summarily shot and dumped into a large open grave. Two Chinese prisoners with hands bound, being executed by rifle fire. Jubilant Japanese troops celebrating their victory. Map shows areas of China occupied during second Sino-Japanese war and the East Indies to the South. View of oil tanks; an open pit tin mine; a native cutting rubber tree bark to collect latex. Flags on map show regions of English, French, and Dutch colonial interest. It also shows Islands to the East, fortified by the Japanese. Cartoon shows Japanese soldier opposed by and American sailor (representing U.S. Sea Power). Next, famous images of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, December 7, 1941, are shown, including the USS Arizona burning and sinking. Hawaii, Midway, Wake, and the Philippines Islands, are highlighted on a map and Japanese control of the Pacific is illustrated. Japanese soldiers are seen displaying a captured American flag. U.S. Lieutenant General Jonathan M. Wainwright is seen surrendering the garrison at Corregidor, on May 6, 1942. View of Japanese General Masahara Homma discussing surrender terms with Wainright. Map shows interlocking web of Japanese fortified bases in Pacific and need for seapower to oppose it. View of American shipyard with hundreds of workers, employed to build ships for the war effort, in World War 2. Views welding, metal fabrication, and other shipbuilding activity. A new ship going down the ways and a woman christening a new ship with splash from bottle of champagne. A new "Liberty Ship," the Richard Bassett, going down the ways at Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyard Inc. Baltimore, Maryland. Closeup view as the stern of another ship enters the water upon launching. View of it from a distance. Shipyard workers knock supports from under what may be a landing craft, as it is launched. Japanese warships underway in the Pacific and firing their naval guns. Explosions on a shoreline from naval bombardment. Japanese infantry wading ashore during an amphibious assault. Map shows where Japanese forces attempt an amphibious assault on Southern New Guinea, thwarted by the U.S. Navy in the battle of the Coral Sea of May, 1942. In June, 1942, a Japanese attempt against Midway Island, was again checked by the U.S. Navy in the Battle of Midway. View of USS Wasp (CV-7) carrier deck filled with airplanes, including Grumman F4F Wildcats. A Douglas SBD Dauntless dive bomber being cleared for takeoff from the Wasp. Gun camera film showing Japanese airplanes being shot down by pursuing U.S. aircraft.
Film 'Wonders of the World' shows traffic policeman on road and worker collecting rubber from trees in Singapore.
Film 'Wonders of the World' shows natives rowing boats in Singapore. Number of boats docked at harbor. Bus, cars and bicycles on street. Traffic police man gives hand signals. Worker cuts tree bark for rubber which is collected in a small container.
Doctor reads reports at the Health section of the League of Nations.
A man enters the Health section of the League of Nations in Singapore. A doctor receives reports regarding contagious diseases in Asia. This information is passed to other countries, port authorities, and ships at sea. A League of Nations meeting regarding nutrition. A nurse accompanies a boy carried up steps on stretcher by paramedics. A nurse tends to a patient inside a hospital ward. A doctor or scientist works inside a chemistry laboratory on vaccines and drugs for healthcare. Montage showing Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and elevated view of pedestrians on a busy street in China.
Japanese troops fire artillery and infantry move up as Japanese planes bomb Singapore (WW2)
Japanese troops advance in Singapore during Battle of Singapore of World War II. Animated map shows Singapore strong points. Japanese troops cross Johor Strait and wade ashore on a beach in Singapore. Camouflaged artillery fires and infantry move up as Japanese bomber planes bombard Singapore. Explosions occur and smoke rises on ground. Japanese infantries holding bayonets and katanas shouting as they make their final assault on Singapore. British prisoners are taken.
British soldiers surrender Singapore to the Japanese forces during the Battle of Singapore.
The Battle of Singapore during World War II. Japanese soldiers march holding flags. Buildings along the sides of a street. Ford Motor Company Factory Singapore (351 Upper Bukit Timah Rd, Singapore 588192) is seen. A British delegation comes out of a building carrying a white flag of surrender. British General Arthur Ernest Percival and Japanese General Tomoyuki Yamashita sign surrender terms for Singapore. Wrecked vehicles and equipment in the war damaged place. Smoke rises from burning houses and buildings. Japanese troops yell banzai cheer.
Harbor and streets of Singapore (WW2)
Ships anchored at a harbor in Singapore during World War II. A Junk sails in Singapore. View of Istana (Orchard Rd, Singapore 238823). People walk in the streets of the Japanese-occupied city. View of a Muslim Mosque and Hindu temple in Singapore.
