"An ambush at the bridge over the Gemencheh River, beyond Gemas, in Singapore on 14 January 1942. In this ambush, which lasted 36 hours, over 1000 Japanese were killed and less than 50 Australians were killed and wounded. This action was the first time that the Australian soldiers fought the Japanese."
Painting by Murray Griffin
Australian War Memorial - ID No. ART24500

(Source: Australian War Memorial collection databases - ID Number ART24500)