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The Fatal Fortress: The Guns and Fortifications of Singapore 1819 - 1956 Book
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- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- Personalised
- No
- Book Title
- The Fatal Fortress
- Signed
- No
- Book Series
- Historical
- Ex Libris
- No
- Narrative Type
- Non-Fiction
- Original Language
- English
- Intended Audience
- Adults
- Inscribed
- No
- Vintage
- No
- Era
- 1940s
- Features
- Some Illustrations
- Genre
- Military
- Time Period Manufactured
- 2010-2019
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United Kingdom
- Topic
- Fortresses, Books
- Item Weight
- 800 g
- Personalise
- No
- ISBN
- 9781473829565
- Publication Year
- 2016
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Publication Name
- Fatal Fortress
- Item Height
- 234mm
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books LTD
- Item Width
- 156mm
- Subject
- Government
- Number of Pages
- 199 Pages
About this product
Product Information
The Fall of Singapore in February 1942 was arguably the greatest disaster suffered by the British Empire. Between 1923 and 1938, the Singapore naval base had been upgraded with some of the largest coast guns ever installed. The guns' design and incorrect siting have since been blamed for the humiliating debacle. 'The Fatal Fortress' traces the history of Singapore's fortifications and guns from the city's foundation in 1819 to the demise of coast artillery in the British Army in 1953. It also follows the development of artillery through the Victorian era of muzzle-loading guns to the introduction of the large breech-loading guns of the twentieth century. The author argues that it was not the siting of the guns that brought about the fall of Singapore, but an overall failure in command and control and a lack of suitable ammunition. The book is illustrated with a large number of photographs, drawings and plans, and contains a gazetteer describing all the batteries and forts, both existing and demolished. There is also an annex giving the details of the guns that were installed in Singapore. 16 pages b/w plates
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Publisher
Pen & Sword Books LTD
ISBN-13
9781473829565
eBay Product ID (ePID)
224697106
Product Key Features
Publication Name
Fatal Fortress
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Government
Publication Year
2016
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
199 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
234mm
Item Width
156mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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