Fatal Fortress, Bill Clements

Fatal Fortress, Bill ClementsNew Hardback 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

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hidden in the woods and even in city streets and parks

completely rewritten edition provides the ultimate guide to the best wild trails in Britain

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as well as navigating her own explorations of the meaning of abundance in the Anthropocene

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