Well, less human lives only subject to the availability of a
vast, empty battlefield like below scenery landscape where the
Chinese & Viets exchanged their artillery firing:
But as long as the title is concerned: an example for
Singapore, well, IMO, Chinas swift action on Vietnam is
not a good example for Sg, as Chinese army withdrew, the aftermath
shelling lasted over 10 years till Vietnam selected to open its
door and reform eventually, But maybe Israel Vs ME Arabs a more
comparable example, As Israel is much smaller than China, even a
long-lasting artillery exchange fire after a war is totally not an
option for Israelis, the Israelis need buffer area to absorb any
aftermath of the so called swift, operational war. Thats why
they occupied Gaza strip, Golan Heights to absorb any mortar
firing, rockets from likes of Astro etc.
Sg is even more samller than Israel, if unfortunately a war breaks
out, beyong a swift war, maybe need to control such a buffer area
like what Israelis have done and this thread may give you a clue:
http://www.sgforums.com/?action=thread_display&thread_id=273272
