Matthew fears the consequences of his open scorning of Joan, whom competitor Soloman Langfeld now laughs away loudly when Walter suggests an alliance between their businesses. The rubber supply may prove worthless as the governor refuses to divert any military resources for its shipping, yet Walter insists on elaborate celebrations for the firm's fiftieth anniversary. Ehrendorf acts as motorcycle courier between the reluctant Singapore HQ and the front, passing permission too late to raise proper defenses against the advance of Matsushita's fearless troops, who cross the Malay peninsula and manage to prevent the single crucial bridge being blown up. Matthew learns another meaning of 'Singapore sting' in bed with mundane Vera.
—KGF Vissers