Chapter 1: Food Shortage

During the Japanese Occupation, Singapore faced a severe shortage of food. The Japanese introduced rationing and a black market emerged. Struggling to survive, Singaporeans found a way to  grow their own crops and rear livestock.

Chapter 2: Women in War

During World War II, the fear of being raped and killed by Japanese soldiers was enough to keep women hiding indoors. But many found novel ways to overcome the situation and even help others.

Chapter 3: National Service

As a colony, Singapore never had to fight for itself. So when it came to building up a defence force, enlisting thousands, training them and coordinating all the units was an uphill task.  

Chapter 4: Training Nurses

In the 1950s, at a time when nursing roles were being strengthened, the FMDM  Sisters went beyond the call of duty to care for patients despite a lack of basic resources.