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The History of WWII Podcast

Episode 259-Operation C: Japan Attacks Hong Kong

The History of WWII Podcast

Ray Harris Jr

Society & Culture, History, Education

4.44.6K Ratings

🗓️ 11 August 2019

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Summary

As the Japanese military has been able to take the port cities of China by 1941, the British held Hong Kong is still free. But now its turn has come and Gen. Christopher Maltby and his mix of Canadian, British, Indian and Eurasians troops will try to hold out as long as possible. The Gin Drinkers Line, Maltby's first line of defense will be tested.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 259, Operation C, Japan attacks Hong Kong.

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