The fate of Singapore was sealed long before the Japanese attack in December 1941. The blame lay with British Prime Minister Winston Churchill who refused to listen to warnings from military advisors to reinforce defences in Singapore/Malaya, convinced the Japanese would never dare to attack a 'white power'. Obsessed with beating German General Erwin Rommel, he poured into the Middle East massiā¦
This book documents the progression of the second world war, exploring the roles of various countries and highlighting the influential political figures that led the warring nations into battle. With striking images, this book details the crucial and costly battles fought, encapsulates wartime conditions and reveals how world war two came to its eventual conclusion.