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FULL-DAY BATTLEFIELD TOUR
The Fall of Singapore: Stories of Courage and Loss

Refined over the years, this full-day tour offers the perfect balance of breadth and depth in exploring the Battle for Singapore — one of the most dramatic and defining chapters in the island’s history.

Our journey begins on the north-west coast, where Japanese troops stormed ashore in February 1942. Walk the very ground where the battle began and uncover how the defenders fought with determination against overwhelming odds. At Kranji War Cemetery, we pause to honour the fallen before continuing to the Former Ford Factory, where the surrender of Singapore was signed.

After lunch, we visit the Changi Chapel & Museum, delving into the personal stories of life under occupation — tales of hardship, resilience, and hope that carried people through those darkest of years.

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Meeting Point: Variable
Tour timing: 0900-1700hrs, tour run on demand.

CONTEST IN THE NORTHWEST: THE FIRST 48 HOURS OF THE BATTLE OF SINGAPORE
With Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve as our backdrop, this tour explores the critical first 48 hours of the Battle of Singapore, set against the chaos of the week-long campaign.
  1. We begin at the coast for a panoramic view of the Straits of Johor, marking the Causeway and other landmarks while examining the mangrove terrain that challenged both Japanese and British forces.
  2. Using maps and markers, we reconstruct the situation on 31 January 1942, when the 2nd Battalion, Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, retreated across the Causeway to the tune of Highland Laddie, before demolitions briefly cut Singapore off from the mainland.
  3. We then trace how this situation arose, reviewing the rapid Malayan campaign, where Malaya Command was driven down the peninsula in just 55 days.
  4. On 1 February 1942, we examine the island’s defensive preparations and what was — or wasn’t — done in the crucial week before the Japanese invasion.
  5. Finally, on 8 February 1942, we study the first 48 hours of the Battle of Singapore, as the Japanese 25th Army landed against the 8th Australian Division and the conflict intensified on multiple fronts.

Meeting Point: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Visitor Centre, 60 Kranji Way, Singapore 739453 
Tour duration: 90 minutes

Also do note the address of the meeting point, it's on the "newer" side of the Wetland Reserve, not the Visitor Centre at Neo Tiew Crescent​

WAR AND REMEMBRANCE - THE FALLEN OF KRANJI WAR CEMETERY
Join this 1-hour walking tour of Kranji War Cemetery and uncover the history, stories, and legacies of those who rest here. Highlights include:
  1. The origins and mission of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and the creation of Kranji War Cemetery.
  2. The personal stories of the men and women buried and commemorated at the cemetery and memorial.
  3. The composition of Malaya Command, a truly Commonwealth army.
  4. Notable individuals in the Kranji Military Cemetery, including lesser-known local military personalities.
  5. How the two world wars shaped remembrance practices worldwide.
  6. The connection of modern Singaporeans to those who sacrificed their lives on this land.
Explore history, honor the fallen, and reflect on Singapore’s shared heritage.


Meeting Point: Kranji War Cemetery, 9 Woodlands Road, Singapore 738656 (15 minutes walk from Kranji MRT)
Tour duration: 1 hour

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