Chronology of World War II

Thursday, February 12th


Japanese Bomb Singapore's Docks


Japanese Bomb Singapore's Docks
A large freighter settles slowly after being hit by Japanese bombs alongside of one of Singapore’s docks on February 12, 1942. Smoke from other struck objectives billows over the waterfront in this photo by C. Yates McDaniel, Associated Press correspondent, who was among the last to leave the besieged port on this date. The next day his ship was bombed and he reached safety after further harrowing experiences. (AP Photo/C. Yates McDaniel)