4 edition of Fortress Singapore found in the catalog.
Fortress Singapore
Yap, Siang Yong.
Published
1992
by Times Books International in Singapore
.
Written in English
Edition Notes
| Statement | by Yap Siang Yong, Romen Bose, Angeline Pang. |
| Genre | Guidebooks., Tours. |
| Contributions | Bose, Romen., Pang, Angeline. |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | D767.55 .Y37 1992 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | 96 p. : |
| Number of Pages | 96 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL1384869M |
| ISBN 10 | 9812043659 |
| LC Control Number | 92942768 |
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This book was published in and sets out to list the main areas of interest in Singapore that were the focus during the Japanese invasion and subsequent occupation. As some of the sites are now more well developed in terms of visitor facilities, like the Ford factory, the information is not the most updated.3/5.
Outstanding book -- best I have ever read on the subject. The book covers the Singapore fortifications from the first Victorian efforts though the belated planning and construction efforts of the s.
The discussions of the many plans of the s and s are especially interesting/5(10). The book covers the Singapore fortifications from the first Victorian efforts though the belated planning and construction efforts of the s.
The discussions of the many plans of the s and s are especially interesting. Several maps showing the locations of the batteries and fortifications at various times are included/5(6).
The author goes into great detail about the events leading to the fall of Singapore and his accounts about the intelligence aspect and fifth columnist activities are very interesting and the detail of which make this book Fortress Singapore book in its execution compared to many other books on the subject/5.
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Fortress Singapore: The Battlefield Guide captures the essence of what Singapore was like during World War II when desperate battles were fought throughout the island. Sirens, bombs massacres, epidemics, shortages, concentration camps and POW centres were part of everyday life.
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In the The Hidden Fortress programme, participants will be assigned to teams for a hunt around Sentosa Heritage sites. The teams will be presented with a challenge related to the history of the area. This programme provides an opportunity for locals and expats to reminiscence the “good old days” and understand the History of Singapore better.
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The guns design and incorrect siting have since been blamed for the humiliating Fatal Fortress traces the history of Singapores fortifications and guns from the citys foundation in to the demise of coast Author: Bill Clements. Fortress Singapore: the battlefield guide Item Preview Borrow this book to access EPUB and PDF files.
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This book provides a sophisticated summary of up-to-date knowledge on the Fall of Singapore, including the critical tensions between Churchill and local commanders. A focus on the role of Churchill, and on his understanding of the guns and Singapore's fortifications, makes the Fortress central to understanding why and how Singapore fell as it did.
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"To the people of Singapore, this was the classic beleagured citadel of military history - stoutly defended, Well prepared for siege warfare, and above all surrounded by Churchill.Singapore, Singapore 7, contributions 1, helpful votes +1.
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