COMMEMORATIVE POSTCARDS OF THE GREATEST EAST ASIA WAR

"The Fall Of Singapore"

The Fall Of Singapore
Dickson Niew's Collection.Mint Condition. Obverse.
"The fall of Singapore- the East Asian fortress under the intrusion of the British for a century-was in Showa 15th year, the 2nd month,on the 17th day at 6.40am. In a single file,the British officers of the Malayan Command bearing white flag approached our mighty army to surrender."

"From right: Officer Commanding, Malaya,Lt. Gen. Percival;Chief of General Staff, Brig. Torrance;Staff Officer,Col.Sugita; Interpreter, Ling-zhuan; Chief Administrator of British High Command,Malaya, Maj.Gen.Newbiggin,who is holding the Union Jack; and Capt. Wylde who serves as an interpreter "

The Fall Of Singapore
Dickson Niew's Collection.Mint Condition. Reverse.

-Illustration and caption by Miyamoto.

Source;Book:The Japanese Occupation Of Malaya (Singapore) And Its Currency. By Wong Hon Sum. (RM210.00)

1 comments:

  1. Hello Dickson,

    I have just posted the same card like yours into my archive, with more information of course...

    You can read it here
    Malaya - Japanese Postal Stationery - The Fall of Singapore
    http://www.exonumi.com/?page=publish&id=1.50.SP.bb851

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