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.
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.
Hong Kong–Mainland China conflict - Wikipedia
WEBHong kong-Mainland China conflict, relations between Hong Kong and mainland China have been relatively tense since the early 2000s.
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.
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.
10 Facts About the Battle for Hong Kong - History Hit
WEBJun 26, 2019 · Hong Kong had faced the threat of a Japanese invasion since Japanese troops first appeared at the border in 1938. Not unlike today, Hong Kong was a city of high rise buildings and beautiful villas set against the greenery of the mountains and the panorama of harbour and sea.
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.
The Hong Kong crisis and the new world order - BBC
WEBWith the UK opening its doors to three million Hong Kong residents and China threatening serious retaliation for what it sees as an intrusion into its domestic affairs, the Hong Kong crisis...
Behind China’s Takeover of Hong Kong - The New York Times
WEBJun 28, 2021 · The Hong Kong authorities have arrested more than 110 people in national security investigations over the past year, charging 64, including most of the city’s best-known pro-democracy activists.
The Battle of Hong Kong remembered - CWGC
WEBDec 8, 2022 · Learn more about the short but bloody Battle of Hong Kong and the Commonwealth soldiers who gave their lives to defend the island city. Discover history today. Skip to content