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On 10 February 1942, during the battle of Singapore, the invading Japanese army attacked the strategic location of 📍Bukit Timah. As Bukit Timah Hill was the highest point on the island, the commanding view over the city could be used to direct artillery fire. More importantly, the reservoirs in the area were vital for the local water supply.💧 The Allied forces, including local volunteer units such as Dalforce, fought hard but were eventually beaten back by the Japanese. Many soldiers who fough