I have visited many WW2 sites in Singapore and Malaysia, but nothing affected me the way that the Battle Box did. While well restored, the underground bunker still retains its period characteristics, and the well constructed wax work figures really help to bring the past alive. The photo shows Brigadier Arthur Curtis sitting in his office- he was Commander, Fixed Defences of the Singapore Garrison from 6th July 1939 until the surrender of British and Imperial Forces on 15th February 1942. His office has been put back togther exactly as it was (thanks to an old photo).
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Wednesday, 26 December 2012
The Battle Box: Fort Canning - Singapore
I have visited many WW2 sites in Singapore and Malaysia, but nothing affected me the way that the Battle Box did. While well restored, the underground bunker still retains its period characteristics, and the well constructed wax work figures really help to bring the past alive. The photo shows Brigadier Arthur Curtis sitting in his office- he was Commander, Fixed Defences of the Singapore Garrison from 6th July 1939 until the surrender of British and Imperial Forces on 15th February 1942. His office has been put back togther exactly as it was (thanks to an old photo).
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