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February 20, 2006
Remembering 1942
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The Australian War Memorial said:
There are many incidents and stories associated with the fall of Singapore which now have become firmly entrenched in our national history, such as the controversial escape by General Bennett back to Australia, and the sinking of the Vyner Brooke and the Banka Island massacre. There are also many popular myths which continue to this day, such as that regarding the fortress guns famously pointed in the wrong direction (when, in fact, nearly all these weapons did engage the Japanese, although there was a shortage of high explosive ammunition).
Recommended by ssf: "Dr Chris Coulthard-Clark from the Australian War Memorial's Military History Section discusses the historical debates over the fall of Singapore, and its impact on Australian history."
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