S'pore was major biological warfare centre in WWII
As Singapore marks the 80th anniversary of its fall in WWII, various groups and individuals are doing their part to keep the memory of their loved ones and others alive for future generations. The Straits Times looks at some of their efforts.
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Singapore was one of five major biological warfare centres operated by the Japanese during World War II.
Laboratories here set up by Unit 731, Japan's biological warfare unit, not only bred rat fleas and used them to spread the bubonic plague to enemies, but also cultivated smallpox virus, malaria parasite and tetanus bacteria.
