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5.0 out of 5 stars
Good book which documents the fall of Singapore really capably,
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This review is from: Sinister Twilight: The Fall of Singapore (Cassell Military Paperbacks) (Paperback)
It was indeed a severe psychological and military blow to the British when Singapore fell. This book is an excellent account of that fall, and what led up to it. Really well written, it also illustrates the military incompetence and unprofessionalism of the British military command even a couple of years in to WW2. Some beautiful vignettes of pre-war Singapore as well as of events that took place during the fight for Singapore and it's fall. Well worth the read.Incidentally, the name of the commander of the Australian Division in Singapore (Gordon Bennett), who had himself flown out to Australia whilst deserting his men, went on to become an Australian swearword. As in, when you whacked your thumb with a hammer, you exclaimed "Gordon Bennett" rather than the more colloqual F word! The same should have applied to the British commanders who failed their men so miserably. Anyhow, that was an aside..... |
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Sinister Twilight: The Fall of Singapore by Noel Barber (Paperback - 1970)
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