Fall of Singapore: Britain's Worst Military Defeat?
Warfare
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It was 80 years ago this month, in february 19 forty two, that arguably the worst defeat of all time for british lead forces, took place. To talk us through this important, yet infamous history, we have malcolm murfit from kings college london. Malcolm is the author of naval warfare, 19 19, 19 forty five. He talks to us about the importance of singapore as a jewel in the crown of empire and the issues and legacies of the washington conference.
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