Between two oceans: a military history of Singapore From 1275 to 1971 [2nd ed]
Malcolm M. Murfett, John N. Miksic, Brian P. Farrell & Chiang Ming Shun
Singapore: Marshall Cavendish Editions, 2011
ISBN: 9789814302883

Many books have been written about Singapore's development as a crucial maritime centre along the East-West trading route, but one aspect of its history has for the most part escaped serious attention: the military perspective.

Between Two Oceans plugs this historical gap. Drawing on an impressive range of archaeological and historical sources, the book traces the geo-strategic development of Singapore from its first settlement in the thirteenth century, through the turbulent phases of the Early Modern period, to the dramatic military episodes that were such a distinctive feature of the twentieth century. The authors break new ground in dispelling many of the myths about Singapore's military history that have formed over the years and come to be accepted as fact.

A dozen years after its first appearance, Between Two Oceans remains the gold standard in the field. In this second edition, the authors have revised and updated their essays in light of the latest findings, adding yet more layers to this rich and riveting account of defence, grand strategy, and the fateful clash of imperial ambitions.