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What is the significance of the battle of Hong Kong to Canadian history?
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1. 500 Canadians wounded
2. 290 Canadians killed
3. 260 Canadians died as a result of poor treatment in Prisoner of War (PoW) camps.
4. Survivors were put into PoW camps for 3 and a half years where they were treated as slaves. Camps were filthy and survivors were tortured, assaulted, and starved
5. Hong Kong civilians suffered 7,000 casualties
6. Hong Kong surrendered
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What date did Canadian forces attack Hong Kong?
Attack Hong Kong? No, Canadian troops were there to DEFEND Hong Kong against a Japanese invasion in WW2. However, Hong Kong fell anyway, and those Canadians troops who didn't die were captured as POWs till 1945.
Why did the Canadian soldiers lose in Hong Kong in 1941?
They were out numbered by the Japanese and cutoff from resupply.
What are some quotes from the battle of hong kong?
" I have never ever seen an invasion this severe maybe its the day where I will take my last breath, maybe its the day il get lucky and no die but it doesn't matter cause il fight for my Canadian people and do it for my country.
How did the battle of hong kong effect the war?
It didn't, just another conquest.
What was the Battle of Hong Kong?
The Battle of Hong Kong took place from December 8, 1941 to Christmas day of the same year. The incident was located on Hong Kong Island and Kowloon.Hong Kong, then a British Crown Colony, was invaded by Imperial Japan. The British accepted help from the Canadian government, which sent troops to bolster British presence.The Japanese attacked with horrible brutality, even by that day's standards. It was reported that the Japanese soldiers attacked and pillaged British field hospitals, killing and torturing wounded soldiers and medical staff, an action that was considered immoral at the time and is forbidden by United Nations in wars today.Knowing furthur resistance was futile, the British and Canadian forces formally surrendered on December 25, a day known as "Black Christmas" in Hong Kong.This began the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong. The Japanese terrorised the public, murdering and pillaging, for three years and eight months until British forces liberated Hong Kong in 1945 and resumed control of it as a colony.Japanese General Takashi Sakai, who led the invasion of Hong Kong and subsequently governed it for a time, was tried as a war criminal and executed on September 30, 1946 in Nanking, China with an audience consisting mostly of Hong Kongers. It was said that the Hong Kong viewers cheered and "...practically destroyed his body after the execution before Chinese security were able to hold them back..."A Hong Kong legend tells of the day "...when the Hiroshima bombings occured, [that] the entire populace of Hong Kong smiled and cheered...for the first time since Christmas day of 1941..."For more information regarding the Battle of Hong Kong, click on the corresponding "Related Link" below.For more information regarding accusations and the trial against Takashi Sakai, click on the corresponding "Related Link" below.
Who lost the battle of Hong Kong?
On December 25th, 1941, the British Garrison of Hong Kong, (15,000 soldiers). fell to the Japanese, (at least 50,000 soldiers), after 18 days of brutal fighting, British, Indian, (Punjabi and Rajputs), local militia, The HKVDC and Canadian, (the first of the allied troops to engage in battle during WW2), hung on to Hong Kong. The Battle of Hong Kong was one of the courageous battles in the annuals of Canadian Military history. It has gone largely ignored by historians because it ended in defeat.
Where was the Hong Kong battle located?
The Battle of Hong Kong took place in Hong Kong and Kowloon.
When was Canadian International School of Hong Kong created?
Canadian International School of Hong Kong was created in 1991.
When was The Battle of Hong Kong - film - created?
The Battle of Hong Kong - film - was created on 1942-11-19.
Canadian involvement in Hong Kong?
One of Canada's first battles which didn't last long was when they fought in Hong Kong. This battle was right after the attack on Pear Harbor and Canada declared war on Japan. It was the first battle that Canada was apart of in WWII. This Battle lasted for a total of 17 days then they were forced to surrender. About 500 Canadian soldiers were wounded, 290 killed, and those who were captured were sent to Prisoner of War camps; a total of 267 died in POW camps.
When was Hong Kong Museum of History created?
Hong Kong Museum of History was created in 1975.
Why is Hong Kong significance?
Because 'Hong Kong began as a coastal island geographically located in southern china.
Is Patrick Chan Chinese or Canadian?
Patrick is Canadian . He was born in Ottawa ON but his parents are from Hong-Kong.
What is Canadian International School of Hong Kong's motto?
The motto of Canadian International School of Hong Kong is 'To develop responsible global citizens and leaders through academic excellence'.
What date did Canadian forces attack Hong Kong?
Attack Hong Kong? No, Canadian troops were there to DEFEND Hong Kong against a Japanese invasion in WW2. However, Hong Kong fell anyway, and those Canadians troops who didn't die were captured as POWs till 1945.
What do the battle of the Atlantic the battle of hong kong the battle of dieppe and the battle of Normandy have in common?
They all started at sea.
What happened in the battle of Hong Kong?
Japanese Imperial forces attacked Hong Kong which was defended by local, British, Indian and Canadian forces. The defending forces were heavily outnumbered and generally inexperienced in battle, and quickly overrun by the Japanese who eventually took the colony. During and after the battle the Japanese were guilty of numerous atrocities, including assassinations of captured enemy soldiers and rapes of women in the conquered territories. Please see the link.
