Extract from the National Library Infopedia:
The Cenotaph located along Connaught Drive at the Esplanade, facing the old Courthouse, is a war memorial, which commemorates the sacrifice of the men who perished during World War I and World War II. It was unveiled on 31 March 1922 by his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, Edward VIII.
The roof of the structure behind the monument looks like a giant armadillo.
ReplyDeleteI think it's really good to remember those who sacrificed precious lives in the war. But to be honest, I hate wars!
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ReplyDeletethe giant armadillo is known as the Esplanade Theatre. It's also known as the big durian. ;-)
it's actually a memorial for the indians in singapore for their sacrifice during world war one.
ReplyDeleteworld war one was largely a european war which the british fought. as part of the british empire, large numbers of indians, from india and other parts of the british empire, helped out with the british war efforts. i think during the first world war, there were little help from the other races. yup, there's nothing about the second world war regarding this memorial.
Actually, xxoos, you are probably mistaken and referring to this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Former_Indian_National_Army_Monument
ReplyDeleteThis Cenotaph was built in memory of British soldiers.
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