The operations at Singapore have their own significance for China and itis interesting to record that Maj.- Gen. Dobbie, who. defended the Base, had the better of the attack made by Admiral Ramsay. I am not surprised at that considering the strength of the fortifications and the wide range and power of the guns.
It was made obvious that more infantry is required to cover the beaches and landing places and we may soon have the Singapore Brigade established on the lines of the Hongkong Infantry Brigade. It was also recorded that the "backway" to the Base via Johore Strait needs a new battery. In addition of course the air power will be increased as some of the China squadron and the aircraft carrier. got close in undetected.
The operations were notable b cause of the assembly of a Far East Force from China and India end when the Pacific squadron takes up its role these united exercises may be continued. In any case the China Station will have a powerful link up with Malaya and enjoy the advantages of having a major fleet close at hand.
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