15th February 1942, some Chinese residents were celebrating Chinese New Year despite the war between us and the Japanese. But what they do not know is that the British are having their final conference.
My brother was one of the men chose as witnesses for what happened at the conference and for the negotiations with the Japanese.
(The Chinese are celebrating Chinese New Year in 1942)
When he came back, he told me that they had surrendered. They have no choice but to surrender. They were running out of supplies and their men was too exhausted to fight. He added that, Lieutenant-General Percival was going meet the General of the Japanese and negotiate with them.
(General Percival, on his way to Ford Motor Factory)
He said that the Japanese were forceful. They forced an offer of an 'unconditional surrender' here. I do not know what to say about this.
(An image taken during the surrender negotiations)
The Japanese said that they will cease fire till 11.30 pm (in Tokyo time) The Japanese army will have to attack after at that deadline. When Percival agreed to this 'unconditional surrender' General Yamashita replied that he will cease fire at 10.00 pm and there would be 1,000 troops that would be entering Singapore to maintain peace and order. But if we violate their terms, they would have to attack again.
What would come to Singapore after this?
Reference:
Curriculum Planning & Development Division Ministry Of Education Singapore . SINGAPORE FROM SETTLEMENT TO NATION PRE 1819-1971. Singapore . Marshall Cavendish
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