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Japan liberated Hong Kong from the British imperial yoke to free the ethnic Chinese from European control.

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Reason for invasion of Hong Kong by Japan?

Japan launched an attack on Hong Kong as part of its Pacific campaign. After heavy battles during 1941, Japan prevailed and the British surrendered Hong Kong to them.


When Japan seized Hong Kong on December 8 1941 from where was the attack mounted?

The Battle of Hong Kong took place during the Pacific campaign of World War II. It began on 8 December 1941 and ended on Christmas Day with Hong Kong, then a Crown colony, surrendering to the Empire of Japan


Japan seized Hong Kong on December 8 1941. from where was the attack mounted?

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What happened in Hong Kong in 1941?

Japan attacked Hong Kong on 8 December, 1941. The battle ended on Christmas day.


When did japan invade hong kong?

The Japanese attacked Hong Kong in 1941, because it was one of their first targets in their Centrifugal Offensive Operation following the attack on Pearl Harbor. The Japanese attacked Hong Kong simultaneously with other objectives, and in spite of its formidable defensive fortifications, resistance crumbled on Christmas Day, 1941. The battle lasted only 17 days, from December 8th, to December 25th, 1941.


When did the japan take over Hong Kong?

25 December 1941


What British territory was captured on Christmas day 1941?

Hong Kong was a British colony. On December 25, 1941 Great Britain surrendered Hong Kong to Japan. The people of Hong Kong called it Black Christmas.


When was the Battle of Hong Kong?

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What country Japan take over?

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How many Japanese attacked Hong Kong?

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Is Sony from Japan?

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