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Japanese Expeditionary Forces Surrender in Singapore
- National Film and Sound Archive Fonds
Fonds/Collection
- 00:10:00
Recorded Duration
- English
Recording Language
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1998001096
Accession No.
- Audiovisual
Type
- VHS
Format
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Synopsis :This documentary contains footage of the surrender of the Japanese forces in Singapore in 1945. Footage shows the surrender of the Japanese admiral on board HMS Sussex; arrangements made between the Allied and Japanese soldiers for the formal surrender at the Municipal Building; Japanese soldiers clearing the parade ground before the ceremony in front of civilians and local population; gathering of VIPs, dignitaries and ex-POWs at the Municipal Building; arrival of Lord Louis Mountbatten; inspection of guards-of-honour; arrival of the Japanese delegation; signing of the surrender documents; speech by Lord Mountbatten followed by salute and the raising of the Union Jack; autographed Australian flag signed by Lord Mountbatten.
