The Road to Global Conflict · 1930–1941
The Singapore Naval Base
The construction of the Sembawang Naval Base and the "Fortress Singapore" myth.
Key Questions
- 1Why did Britain call Singapore the "Gibraltar of the East"?
- 2What were the flaws in the "Singapore Strategy"?
- 3How did the local population view the massive military buildup?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
MOE: The Road to Global Conflict - S2
Level: Secondary 2
Subject: History
Unit: The Road to Global Conflict
Period: 1930–1941
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