Editing Fort Canning Hill / Fort Canning Park (section)

=== From Royal Seat to Military Fort ===
In 1859, the British constructed '''Fort Canning''', a defensive fortress built to protect the growing colony. The fort included '''barracks, ammunition stores, and artillery guns''' positioned strategically to oversee the harbor.

Though the fort never saw major battles, it played a critical role during World War II. The '''British Army’s Headquarters for Malaya Command''' was located here, and it was within these walls that '''Lieutenant-General Arthur Percival''' made the fateful decision to surrender Singapore to the Japanese on '''15 February 1942'''.

Today, visitors can explore the '''Battle Box''', a restored underground command center turned immersive museum that brings this pivotal moment in history to life.
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