Episode 258-The Battle of Hong Kong

The History of WWII Podcast

Ray Harris Jr

Society & Culture, History, Education

4.4 • 4.6K Ratings

🗓️ 24 July 2019

⏱️ 20 minutes

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Summary

London had decided that Hong Kong was to be sacrificed to the Japanese, but after Canada offered up two battalions, Churchill reversed this decision. Now, the hope was that the British Colony would hold out behind the Gin Drinker's Line, manned by Canadians, Indians and the men from a Hong Kong Chinese Regiment. Still, the odds were going to be 4 to 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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