A film titled 'Under Heaven all is one Family' illustrates the importance of the Burma Road during World War II. A globe spins. Animated map of China depicts the distance of Singapore from the U.S. and highlights Rangoon. The map further highlights Burma, China, Indo-China and Thailand. The Burma Road is presented as a vital link between Lashio, Burma, and Kunming, China during World War II.
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.
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.
Fall of Singapore in World War II. View from military vehicle as Japanese troops enter Singapore. The Supreme Court Building. Surrendering defenders walking in opposite direction from entering Japanese. The statue of Sir Stamford Raffles in front of the Victoria Theater and Concert Hall. View of the Clock Tower atop the Victoria Theater. The Cathay building, Singapore's tallest, with Japanese flag flying atop, . Japanese troops celebrating their victory. Brief overview of Singapore and bay.
People gather at Singapore Naval Base in Singapore. Three airplanes fly in formation. British Naval boats and sailors in Singapore. People aboard a ship. They discuss amongst themselves. Soldiers march on the dock. The airplanes fly over the ship. A man talks to two women.
Remembering the battlegrounds of Singapore (Syonan Island) in World War II. Fields, mountains and collapsed structures after the Fall of Singapore. A man pays respect by putting flowers on grave. Soldiers salute. Lieutenant General Renya Mutaguchi visits island near Singapore and pays respects to soldiers who fell in battle there.
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