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THE BATTLE OF BUKIT TIMAH, SINGAPORE.
The Battle of Bukit Timah in Singapore took place in Feb 1942. This critical battle would decide if the invading Japanese Army could continue their fight or had to back down against the greater British allied numbers.
To date, there has never been a comprehensive retelling of this battle in its entirety despite its importance in the Fall of Singapore. Most recollections have been snippets of the actual battle, and many include errors and misconceptions that have never been corrected.
This is my narrative of that milestone event that would finally lead to the end of an empire.
Links to my videos of other battles in Singapore during World War II.
The Battle of Chua Chu Kang czcams.com/video/SJ8Z2Ewf-fg/video.html
The Massacre at Dairy Farm czcams.com/video/-73Mg2kI4Jo/video.html
The Battle of Bukit Batok czcams.com/video/07CuvhZFOGc/video.html
Related blog articles:-
The escape of the Special Reserve Battalion ijamestann.blogspot.com/2013/08/a-jungle-dirt-track-saved-400-soldiers.html
Tragedy at Sleepy Valley ijamestann.blogspot.com/2012/12/tragedy-at-sleepy-valley.html
A POW camp at Hillview? ijamestann.blogspot.com/2019/12/a-prisoner-of-war-camp-at-hillview.html
To date, there has never been a comprehensive retelling of this battle in its entirety despite its importance in the Fall of Singapore. Most recollections have been snippets of the actual battle, and many include errors and misconceptions that have never been corrected.
This is my narrative of that milestone event that would finally lead to the end of an empire.
Links to my videos of other battles in Singapore during World War II.
The Battle of Chua Chu Kang czcams.com/video/SJ8Z2Ewf-fg/video.html
The Massacre at Dairy Farm czcams.com/video/-73Mg2kI4Jo/video.html
The Battle of Bukit Batok czcams.com/video/07CuvhZFOGc/video.html
Related blog articles:-
The escape of the Special Reserve Battalion ijamestann.blogspot.com/2013/08/a-jungle-dirt-track-saved-400-soldiers.html
Tragedy at Sleepy Valley ijamestann.blogspot.com/2012/12/tragedy-at-sleepy-valley.html
A POW camp at Hillview? ijamestann.blogspot.com/2019/12/a-prisoner-of-war-camp-at-hillview.html
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Why Yamashita needed Bukit Timah (parody)
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Trailer for the upcoming epic The Battle of Bukit Timah. Subscribe and you will be notified of its release.
Battle of Bukit Timah Trailer #1
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Singapore was invaded by the Japanese Army in Feb 1942. The most decisive battle that became the turning point for both the Japanese and the defending British was at a place called Bukit Timah. Do you know where was the battlefield at Bukit Timah?
The most scenic spot to see Mt Fuji - Arakurayama Sengen Park
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This is my personal favourite spot to view Mt Fuji, the Arakurayama Sengen Park in the city of Fujiyoshida. This video will show you the Sengen Shrine and the Chureito Pagoda located at the Arakurayama Sengen Park and directions on how to get there by bus and by train.
Bukit Batok, Singapore. 4K Timelapse.
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A short time-lapse taken over Bukit Batok March 28, 2023. Shot with Sony Cinema FX3 in S-Log3 picture profile. Color corrected without LUTS. Royalty Free Music: www.bensound.com Going Higher by Benjamin Tissot. License code: PMC26XX12VU3PDNH
All Souls Day St Mary of the Angels 2022
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The Blessing of the niches at the Franciscan Columbarium, Church of St. Mary of the Angels, Bukit Batok Singapore, on All Souls Day, 2nd November 2022.
Cloudy day over Singapore.
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22 Oct 2022. A bright and cloudy day shot over Bukit batok, Singapore
S-Log3 Color Grading with Sony FX3
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Going from a out-of-camera video shooter to using a more advanced Cine camera is a steep learning curve. Getting to know the ins and outs of colour correction and color grading from using the different video Picture Profiles is a bit confusing. Though the usual analogy for photographers is that it's like going from shooting jpgs to raw files, it's actually much more than that. And the satisfact...
Skyline II, HDB Bukit Batok, Singapore
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A view from Bukit Batok St. 22 Doing this as a practice with the new Premiere Pro 2022 version. Filmed in Slog2 cine mode. Best viewed in 4K.
Tokyo2000
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This was a compilation done more than 20 years ago! On a trip to Tokyo using a small Panasonic palmcorder that still used mini VHS tapes in those days. A lot of things have changed since.
Sunrise, 17 Sep 2022
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Time lapse of 1 hour watching the sunrise from my apartment window.
Bukit Batok Sunrise
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Timelapse sequence of the sunrise at Bukit Batok Singapore. From 6:30am to 7:30am.
My Mac Studio Unboxing
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Finally received my Mac Studio Ultra and accessories after an almost 60 days wait. This is my unboxing and setting up the system from my older iMac 27" (obsolete mid-2010 model! )
Battle of Bukit Panjang - Massacre @Dairy Farm Part 2.
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This episode covers the Battle at Bukit Panjang leading to the massacre of twelve prisoners-of-war by the Japanese soldiers. It was also the final battle for the 12th Indian Army Brigade before they were completely routed. If you haven't watch Part 1, click on the link here:- czcams.com/video/SJ8Z2Ewf-fg/video.html
Japanese Invasion of Singapore 1942 - Battle of Choa Chu Kang.
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The Argyll and Sutherland Regiment of the 12th Indian Brigade made their last stand during the battle for Singapore at a place called Dairy Farm in Bukit Timah. Part 1 is the story of how the unit fought against Japanese armoured tanks. Part 2 will reveal how the unit disintegrated against a determined invader.
Are you a birder or a bird photographer? Common Birding Terms.
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Are you a birder or a bird photographer? Common Birding Terms.
Birding in Singapore - Making your bird count
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Birding in Singapore - Making your bird count
A Beginner's Guide to Birding - Anyone can go Birding!
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A Beginner's Guide to Birding - Anyone can go Birding!
Birding in Singapore - Secret place they don't want you to know about...
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Birding in Singapore - Secret place they don't want you to know about...
Birding in Singapore - A brand new Nature Park abandoned? Why??
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Birding in Singapore - A brand new Nature Park abandoned? Why??
Birding in Singapore - Birding in the middle of a busy City!
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Birding in Singapore - Birding in the middle of a busy City!
There's a Mt Fuji in Singapore? No way!
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There's a Mt Fuji in Singapore? No way!
Sunny Day over Singapore Bukit Timah - Timelapse.
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Sunny Day over Singapore Bukit Timah - Timelapse.
Birding in Singapore - Mangrove Pitta @PRP
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Birding in Singapore - Mangrove Pitta @PRP
Birding in Singapore - Is the rare Blue Magpie still around?
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Birding in Singapore - Is the rare Blue Magpie still around?
Great research resulting in another outstanding video. Thank you!
A truly detailed and outstanding video. Thank you!
Hi James, your video is quite helpful! We’re DWARFLAB, and we’re launching the DWARF 3, a smart telescope with features like automatic bird detection and 4K recording. We think it could enhance your content and would love to explore a collaboration. Interested in chatting?
trypophobia 🤣 only if it's some weird teeth on the roof of a fishes mouth
Great explanation of the dot sight in action
Great video thanks
I remember learning in army never to cross open areas.
I think this Jurong line is not viable. The two rivers are really too long and Japanese could have infiltrated and try to cross at night. The defenders would probably be bypassed encircled. Was this why everyone was so keen to abandon that position once they gave any semblance of an order to do so from Percival?
It wasn't the rivers and the mangrove marshes, but the landbridge in between that gave them the best chance, perhaps the only chance, to stop the invaders. Percival totally failed to ca[italise on this advantage. Too many reasons for the failures.
@@JamesTann I see. They probably wary about what happened at the botched Imperial Guards landing at Kranji
Bro, when is next video?
akan datang...
@JamesTann cepat cepat. I hv to watch these many times already
@@eventhorizon3117 Really thank you for following so closely. I am about to launch 2 write-ups (not videos yet). One on the Jurong-Kranji line, and the other on the Australian positions on the night of the crossing at Lim Chu Kang. Now just verifying that all the data are correct. I can cepat as fast as I not sakit sakit. Apologies.
@@JamesTann on your blog?
When I was in the army 30 years ago, I heard the officers say that the Japanese came through from Lorong Gambas and that's why we train there. This road is no longer on the map but it would near the present day Gambas avenue. If true, it would be the Imperial Guards Division. Will u be doing something on the battles in the north?
I bet ur watching this in school
when is next part
Very informative
This is fantastic. I am glad I have found this :)
WOW! A masterpiece and a definite educational resource for both teachers and students!
Thank you. If you're an educator, pls help to share the link and video with your fellow educators and students. Don't forget to watch my other videos on the Battle of Choa Chu Kang, Dairy Farm and Bukit Timah.
Thank you James, awesome video. Should be included in the NSF national education.
Superstar Virgo omg
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U shld get an.award
Good video
Thank You!
Thank you Mr James Tan
Thank you😂
Ha ha ha good one, after all the serious videos
Fue de mucha ayuda, pues jamás había limpiado así este tipo de aspiradora Muchísimas gracias
Hi James, what kind of hotshoe adapter do you used for these red dot?
It's a generic hotshoe adapter. Scroll down to the comments below and you'll be able to find links to the supplier.
Does the BCKF still come to this perch?
Hello Mr. Tann, this is a wonderful video! May I point out that you mentioned that the common kingfisher was a resident, and that you also mentioned that the blue eared kingfisher is migratory? The common kingfisher is actually the migratory one with the blue eared being an uncommon resident.
This is an excellent video of the attempted defence and final fall of Singapore in February, 1942. Lots of detailed information about the Imperial Japanese Army and the organisation of its divisions, brigades and batallions etc., and likewise, for the defending forces under the British Malaya Command. Superb footage of soldiers in the jungle and movements of armoured vehicles together with maps and commentaries of battles and skirmishes fought in the days leading up to the surrender of Singapore. A superb effort that will delight viewers who want to know more about what happened during those fateful days. Keep up the good work James.
A really good video, but be prepared to see lots of sponsored adverts.
Thanks for watching, Unfortunately, I have no control over the ads that are placed by CZcams.
what is a good focal length for an slr camera lens for beginners?
Hello Patrick, there are no hard and fast rules for this. Personally, I usually use a 300mm with a detachable 1.4X teleconvertor that would suit most of my walking shoots. For a begionner, you might want to consider a 70-200 zoom but as you progress you might want a longer lens.
great stuff - thanks .(at 3.04 - 3.09, I can hear a koel in the background).
Very informative video on the subject of dot sights. More than excellent. Thanks, from Canada.
The narrator sounds old enough to have been there
As always, so very interesting, informative and enjoyable James, thank you.
Thanks for providing the names of the beautiful birds in your country. We can't wait to visit. ❤
hi James, do you think it is possible to create a computer game based on WW2 Singapore?
I don’t see why not?
@@JamesTannnice! i feel our younger generations are too distant from one of the most important history of Singapore. Something to remind our future generations woud be good. tot a game for them would pique their interest.
Maybe a movie from.soldier's perspective.
Very very nicely explained and well shot ❤
Awesome ❤video
Thank You. Great work.
... amazing details you painstakingly put together in your video about the fall of Bukit Timah during WW2 ... Feb 1942 Salutes to You 👏 🙌 Sir ! various mentions of Reformatory Road <now Clementi Road>, Reformatory School <renamed Gimson School where SMU stands today>, Sleepy Valley, also Ulu Pandan's 15 inch guns of BounaVista battery at junction of Uu Pandan Road, atop high grounds, .... also former Bukit Timah Camp where Fourth Avenue Residences are now <opposite Eng Neo Avenue before their move to Ayer Rajah Camp; taking over British Army R.E.M.E. premises circa 1970> Accolades for Excellent video production, animation and supporting information !
That’s the best advice I have ever heard James. Absolutely spot-on. Humility and sharing information are stand-out suggestions. Can’t believe we will be in Singapore in ten days time, our first time ever!
Wow such dedication. Will show this to my students! Thank you!
Thank you JamesTann for a very detailed video.
Brilliant narrative and historical analysis of the Fall of Singapore. Hollywood should make a movie of this tragedy. James I highly commend you for your work in putting this together ✊. I think Mindef should make this part of their SAF history for NSF
Thank you for making such interesting video. I’ve learned a lot
Thank you James. That was a great introduction to the gardens
Okay you are amazing ... but I could never put this much effort into a TOTAL piece of Junk that this expensive engineering cluster nightmare becomes and I regret ever buying...
Awesome video
This is a great instructional video!!
I'm a foreigner who lived 2 years in Bukit Batok, thank you very much for this very interesting documentary!