"B2431" == B2431 writes:

B2431 /../ Singapore's
B2431 defenses were directed seaward since the British didn't
B2431 think an attack could be launched successfully from
B2431 land.

That is a myth: there were large guns with full 360 degree traversal,
and many others also covered the land angles. However, the mind-set of
assuming a naval attack, coupled with inadequate funds, resulted in
only (or predominantly) AP (and maybe SAP) shells in stock, with no HE
available for use in anti-ground actions.

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G Hassenpflug * IJN & JMSDF equipment/history fan