Singapore - The 'Reflections at Bukit Chandu' is located Pepys Road and there was a car park at the begining of the road in front of the condominium which I parked but found out that I had to walk another 600m uphill. So, I got into my car and drove up the hill at the many public car parks available.
I am visiting this WWII 'Reflections at Bukit Chandu' beacause it will be closed on 1 Oct for renovations until 2021. "After the redevelopment, visitors can expect an immersive and engaging experience that will invite them to explore the history of the colonial bungalow, the hill and its surroundings before World War II, and learn more about the heroic acts of distinguished individuals in the Battle of Pasir Panjang," said the NHB in a statement.
Set amid the lush greenary of Bukit Chandu (Opium Hill) off Pasir Panjang, this black and white colonial bungalow was one of the battle sites in the Battle of Pasir Panjang where 1,400 brave soldiers from Malay Regiment made a heroic last stand against a 13,000-strong Japanese army in February 1942. So many Japanese soldiers fell on this particular battle was one of the reasons for the
Alexandra Hospital massacre.
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| Brave men of Malay Regiment |
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| Japanese war advancement into Singapore |
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| General Arthur Percival |
On February 15, 1942, the island fortress of Singapore surrendered with 130,000 men vs 30,000 Japanese soldiers, the defense of Malaya as one of the largest military disasters in the history of British Empire.
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| General Tomoyuki Yamashita |
Japanese rode on bicycles and light armour tanks through the jungles of Malaya down to Singapore.
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| Japanese soldiers transport |
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| Mortar |
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| Malay Regiment uniform |
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| Bungalow of 'Reflections at Bukit Chandu' |
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