Japanese General Tomoyuki Yamashita and British Lieutenant General Arthur Percival discussed surrender terms at the Ford Motors Factory, Bukit Timah Road, Singapore, 15 Feb 1942

Caption     Japanese General Tomoyuki Yamashita and British Lieutenant General Arthur Percival discussed surrender terms at the Ford Motors Factory, Bukit Timah Road, Singapore, 15 Feb 1942 ww2dbase
Photographer    Unknown
Source    ww2dbaseImperial War Museum
Identification Code   5707-03 HU 2770
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Invasion of Malaya and Singapore   Main article  Photos  Maps  
Arthur Percival   Main article  Photos  
Tomoyuki Yamashita   Main article  Photos  
Photo Size 991 x 667 pixels
Photos on Same Day 15 Feb 1942
Photos at Same Place Singapore, Singapore
Added By C. Peter Chen
Licensing  According to the United Kingdom National Archives, Crown copyright material that has been created prior to 1 Jun 1957 is considered to be in the public domain.

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1. Manuel Gil says:
15 Feb 2016 09:18:54 AM

There is a footage (no audio), where can be seen the firm gestures of Yamashita demanding what might be understood as unconditional surrender. Gen. Percival´s face looking seriously concerned

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