End of WWII... and the March holidays :p

Dear 5.9,

Welcome back to school! I hope you've had a well-rested break and are eager and ready to take on the new term! :)

We will be talking about the end of World War II and our war heroes for the next few weeks, so here's some additional material for your reading pleasure:

http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/voiwo.htm - The Invasion of Iwo Jima

http://ippmedia.com/ipp/observer/2009/03/22/133843.html - Effects of the atomic bomb on Japanese civilians

http://ourstory.asia1.com.sg/war/wbeng.html - A glorious spread of stories on Singapore's war heroes during WWII - read about Mr Tan Chong Tee, Mr Halford Boudewyn and Mr Lim Bo Seng

http://ourstory.asia1.com.sg/war/lifeline/bond7.html - The story of Mr Lim Bo Seng & Mr Tan Chong Tee

http://school.radinmaspri.moe.edu.sg/ne/index.htm - Read about the heroic deeds performed during WWII

Happy exploring,
Miss Lee