Battle of Malay

Japanese News, 1942 Japanese naval officer announces the sinking of the Prince of Wales & Repulse in the Malay Sea as Japanese newsmen take notes. 06:01:3? Flashbacks show the two British navy warships in Singapore harbour and at sea. 06:02:08 11Jan42 Japanese transport planes fly over Celebes; aerial views show smoking ruins below. Japanese paratroops parachuted (for first time); planes seen & chutes descending. 06:05:25 Troops assemble, go into action & into trees & village along road. Pull gune, fire a field gun. Officer briefing assembled troops - small group captured civilians sitting on ground. Troops march off. 06:06:53 04Feb42 Japanese bombers attack allied warships in the Java Sea off Hollandia. Planes in formation above clouds - nose art: doll painted. Bombs burst in a ship's wake. Pacific War; WWII; WW2; Battles; Victory