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World War II era defensive structure From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pasir Panjang Pillbox is a strengthened-concrete defensive structure from World War II, located in Pasir Panjang in the southwestern area of Singapore.
Pasir Panjang Pillbox | |
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Part of World War II-era Defence of Singapore | |
Singapore | |
Coordinates | 1.289°N 103.778167°E |
Site information | |
Controlled by | British military (former) |
Open to the public | Yes (externally only; access inside the pillbox is not allowed) |
Condition | Good |
Site history | |
Built | pre-WWII |
Built by | British military |
Materials | Concrete (reinforced) and steel |
Battles/wars | Battle of Pasir Panjang |
Events | Second World War |
Garrison information | |
Current commander | None |
Past commanders | Unknown |
Garrison | occupied by British military forces in Singapore (former) |
Occupants | British military (former) |
In advance of the Japanese invasion of Malaya and Singapore between 1941 and 1942 during World War II, a number of concrete-built defensive pillboxes were built along Singapore's eastern and western coasts.[1]
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