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The Siege of Sydney Street: A Tense Standoff in History

This chapter explores the dramatic Siege of Sydney Street in January 1911, triggered by informant Charles Perlman's revelations to the police. It highlights the intense gunfight that ensued and Winston Churchill's controversial decision to allow the building to burn rather than engage the armed criminals inside.

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