Did Singapore Have to Fall?: Churchill and the Impregnable FortressThis 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. The book includes a range of quotations that give the flavour of the time and the essence of the debates. No other book allows the reader to get a clear overview of the base, the plans, the campaign, the guns and the remaining heritage, all in one place. |
Contents
1 Introduction | 1 |
2 Singapore in 1941 | 11 |
3 The Fatal Decisions | 27 |
4 The Campaign | 52 |
5 The Guns of Singapore | 87 |
6 After the Battle | 130 |
7 Conclusion | 172 |
British Forces in December 1941 and Reinforcements | 176 |
Aircraft in the Far East and Their Disposition 7 December 1941 | 182 |
War Diaries | 185 |
Gun Statistics | 189 |
The Fire Commands | 194 |
Glossary | 196 |
Notes | 197 |
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Japanese Forces in December 1941 | 179 |
Organisation and Disposition of Malaya Command 7 December 1941 | 181 |
Other editions - View all
Did Singapore Have to Fall?: Churchill and the Impregnable Fortress Kevin Blackburn,Karl Hack Limited preview - 2003 |
Did Singapore Have to Fall?: Churchill and the Impregnable Fortress Karl Hack,Kevin Blackburn No preview available - 2004 |
Did Singapore Have to Fall?: Churchill and the Impregnable Fortress Karl Hack,Kevin Blackburn No preview available - 2005 |
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