The Japanese conduct a surprise aerial attack on Darwin harbor in Australia. Despite the Australian people's efforts to defend themselves, they suffer heavy losses, as Darwin is lightly defended.
A U-boat crew hears the alarm sound and prepares for an emergency dive. After the crew is in position, the captain reveals that it was only a practice drill so they don't get rusty in the event of a real emergency. Such drills help the crew escape the U-boat in the event of a mechanical failure or an attack by an enemy.
Anne has been living in the attic for 7 months. She hears gun shots everyday and the percecution of her people becoming worse. She feels as depressed as she approaches her 14th birthday.