Papers show Japan army planned to invade South-east Asia as early as 1910
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A showcase at Fort Canning on the Japanese Occupation as part of a Bicentennial event.
PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO
Melody Zaccheus
Japan's Imperial Army had set its eyes on Singapore and South-east Asia for its expansion plans from as early as 1910 - 20 years before many historians had believed.
The claim is underpinned by a trove of historical documents donated to the National Library.
