The Battle Of Pasir Panjang

The Battle Of Pasir Panjang

Pls note that the video later on is just an illustration of what happened. It is not actual

The Battle of Pasir Panjang took place between 13 February 1942 to 14 February 1942. It was part of the final stage of the Japanese Imperial's invasion of Singapore during World War Two. The battle was initiated upon the advancement of elite Imperial Japanese aRMY forces towards Pasir Panjang Ridge on the 13 February 1942.

13,000 Japanese soldiers had made landed in the northwest part of Singapore near Sarimbun and had started to advance south towards Pasir Panjang. They had already conquered Tengah Airfield on the way. The 13,000 soldiers played a huge part of the total strength of 36,000 Japanese troops deployed in the invasion of Singapore.

The 1st Malaya Infantry Brigade, which compromises of British 2nd Loyal Regiment under Lieutenant Colonel Mordaunt Elrington, the 1st Malaya Regiment commanded by Lieutenant Colonel J. R. G. Andre. They were tasked with defending the approach of the Japanese to Pasir Panjang .

The Malay Regiment which consisted of 42 men and commanded by 2nd Lieutenant Adnan Bin Saidi, was one of those defenses of Pasir Panjang.

The first battle between the Malay Regiment and Japanese soldiers took place on the 13 February 1942. The Japanese 18th Division started to attack the southwest coast along Pasir Panjang Ridge and Ayer Rajah Road. The Japanese 56th Infantry Regiment under Colonel Yoshio Nasu attacked the ridge during the morning.

 B Company of the Malay Regiment was one of the units defense the line. Under heavy fire from the Japanese, B Company was forced to retreat to the rear. However, the Japanese managed to broke through B Unit's position. In the battle, the troops fought hand-to-hand against the Japanese. A few from B Company managed to save themselves while others were captured as prisoners-of-war.

After finishing off B Company Of The Malay Regiment, The Japanese targeted C Company of The Malay Regiment, which was the company Lieutenant Adnan Bin Saidi was in.

Adnan Bin Saidi

Royal Malay Regiment

The Japanese launched in great numbers. The attack surprised the Malay Regiment, and the defence line shattered. Despite being greatly outnumbered and short of ammunition and supplies, the Malay Regiment continued to oppose the Japanese. Both sides engaged in a fierce hand-to-hand combat. Adnan Bin Saidi was seriously injured but refused to give up and instead encouraged his men to continue fighting.

Examples Of Bayonets

Soon after, Pasir Panjang was under Japanese control.  Adnan Bin Saidi was wounded and unable to fight. He was captured by the Japanese. The Japanese continuously kicked, punched and beat him before tying him to a cherry tree and stabbing him to death with their bayonets.


Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Pasir_Panjang(Date accessed: 17 February 2013)

Images from Google Image(Date Found: 17 February 2013 )

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2zqutIpVGw(Date Found: 17 February 2013 )