Gun defences of Singapore Strait and siege gear described
Details of heavy and light artillery positions at Singapore Straits, observation posts, plotting rooms, and fire control systems are described. Reports on German bombardment, air attacks, paratrooper incidents, and Allied defense morale from observers and soldiers highlight strategic placements and wartime tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singapore Straits
Callan
Sor Teatectory
Thi
Matemary Fae
War Correspondent Recalls Crete Gallipoli Evacuations
Brom Tun Pitenett, assistant Official War Correspondent, reflects on 26 years of Middle East campaigns and the Allied evacuation from Crete and Gallipoli. He describes packed ships, exhausted troops, and the grim endurance of Australians, New Zealanders, and British forces as they faced peril and danger aboard doomed port trails and fronts. The account emphasizes unity and the shared sacrifice of soldiers in a somber, historic moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle East
Crete
Samme Park
Adlventure
Crete War Remarks Highlight Need for Air Power and Reinforcements
War correspondent promotes stronger air support and rapid production. He cites Crete as a test ground where air superiority and quick reinforcement are vital. He urges more planes and sustained Allied air and naval cooperation to fortify Greece and Crete against German advances.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr, Fred Butt
Wrens
Mat Vaare
J, and
W, Drury
Bam
Yunanthe
Vee
Campbells
Ampbell Sp
Kame
Aegurane
Wien
Creek ST
Brisbane
Leichhardt
Idanvers
Esemer
Jusendliand
Euracts
Sanoum Freily
Prgpla DaOw
Kim
Eeeetalioe
Addiles
All Morte
PARTE
Danvers
BIG Guns
Sindarinr
Gage
Tommy
Meyer
Lela
Geepong
Wales
Amatigh
Germany
Pepe
Altuna
Atibes
Brom Tun Pitenett
Prom ‘Enjoin Slessor
Schvide
Greece
Eis
Productos
Entesyruoy
Australia
Owe
Sroopa
Ans
Syia
Everus
Ieee
Syvin
Wiernaby
German
Pimpaminitista
Suppait
Wieby
France
Ifs
Belferml
Palestine
Gibralter
Spain
Torkue
Kiautian Cornwallish
Isk
Rasesia
Finange Fenwick
Aunt Mary
Ko Tilsock & Cis, Pty, Led
Sydney
Towet
Likey
Fio
Bacalava
Repua
John Gunni
Cloncurby
Mount WA
Ethieon AM
Alf Wellington
Oswich Box
Wellington
Box Ln
Cloncurry
Lowe
Ki Ie
Coro
OnRay
Marie
Are Realaso
Somares
Oort Ole Tian
AY Oreeals Pipe
Ca Post
Dana
Frripood, A
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!