We Shall Remember: The Story of Singapore at War is a fascinating account of World War II and the Japanese Occupation in Singapore. Based on more than three years of extensive research, this exciting, densely packed book not only traces the prominent events of the war, such as the Fall of Singapore, it also brings to light stories and events that have been long forgotten. Be surprised by the little-known stories and people who joined the fight. Read about the audacious Operation Jaywick and ill-fated Operation Rimau, the courageous Girl Guide quilters in Changi Goal who inspired one of the largest secret coded messages slipped under the noses of their Japanese captors, the Malay Regiment who made their last stand on Opium Hill, the grandmother who became a resistance fighter and many more. Grouped into twelve chapters, it also contains sidebars of facts, explanations, eye-witness quotes and helpful glossaries. Twenty-four detailed illustrations and maps by artist Lim An-Ling make this book riveting, detailed, yet easy-to-understand.
