Battle of Hong Kong - Wikipedia
WEBThe Battle of Hong Kong (8–25 December 1941), also known as the Defence of Hong Kong and the Fall of Hong Kong, was one of the first battles of the Pacific War in World War II.
Japanese occupation of Hong Kong - Wikipedia
WEBThe Imperial Japanese occupation of Hong Kong began when the governor of Hong Kong, Sir Mark Young, surrendered the British Crown colony of Hong Kong to the Empire of Japan on 25 December 1941. His surrender occurred after 18 days of fierce fighting against the Japanese forces that invaded the territory.
Hong Kong during World War I - Wikipedia
WEBThe British colony of Hong Kong saw no military action during World War I (1914–1918). The biggest external threat to the colony was perceived to be the German East Asia Squadron, but the squadron was eliminated in December 1914.
The Battle of Hong Kong in World War II - ThoughtCo
WEBJul 3, 2019 · The Battle of Hong Kong was fought December 8 to 25, 1941, during World War II (1939-1945). One of the opening battles of the conflict in the Pacific, Japanese troops commenced their attack on the British colony the same morning as their attack on the US Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor.
Canada and the Battle of Hong Kong
WEBFeb 7, 2006 · Hong Kong was the first place Canadians fought a land battle in the Second World War. From 8 to 25 December 1941, almost 2,000 troops from Winnipeg and Quebec City — sent to Hong Kong expecting little more than guard duty — fought bravely against the overwhelming power of an invading Japanese force.
Battle of Hong Kong - The Canadian Encyclopedia
WEBDec 5, 2016 · However, on 7 December 1941, three weeks after the Canadians arrived in Hong Kong, Japan stunned the world by attacking the United States’ naval fleet at Pearl Harbor. Six hours later, the battle-hardened troops of the Japanese 38th Division attacked Hong Kong with overwhelming force. Fourteen Days of Fighting. “I never surrendered.
Hong Kong, from World War II - Encyclopedia.com
WEBHong Kong thus resumed its status as a colony of the British Empire after World War II. For much of its history, colonial Hong Kong was an arena of political struggle that had spilled over from mainland China.
The Battle of Hong Kong 1941: A Spatial History Project - HKBU …
WEBThe Battle of Hong Kong 1941: a Spatial History Project narrates a landmark historical event in Hong Kong history through interactive map, personal stories, historical photographs, and built heritage.
Battle of Hong Kong | World War II Database - WW2DB
WEB15 Dec 1941. A group of 300 Japanese troops crossed the Lye Mun Channel onto Hong Kong island at 0300 hours, but the Allied defenders on the beach drove off this amphibious attack. Starting on this date, the Japanese artillery and aerial bombardment on the northern coast of Hong Kong island began. 16 Dec 1941.
Hong Kong War Diary
WEBWelcome to Hong Kong War Diary - a project that documents the 1941 defence of Hong Kong, the defenders, their families, and the fates of all until liberation. This page is updated monthly with a record of research and related activities.