British soldiers after surrender of Singapore, 1942

Survivors of the 2nd Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, leaving their fighting positions on Singapore Island, the day after the British surrender to the Japanese in World War Two. All went to Changi Prison camp in eastern Singapore. Date: 16th February 1942

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1942/2/16 00:00:00

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