SS11- WWII- The Battle of Hong Kong
by
veronicawong
Last updated 6 years ago
Discipline:
Social Studies Subject:
World War II
Grade:
11


Time Line
Japan First Attack to Hong Kong
December 8
First Canadian casualties
December 9-24
Christmas
losing, losing, losing...
War Ended
8-25th December,1914
VS
December 7
The Battle of Hong Kong...
Canada sent battalions (POWs)from Winnipeg and Quebec to reinforce the British
Due to the aggression of Japan, she attacked Hong Kong, Britain’s colony.
Pre- War
1700 Canadian (POWs) faced brutal conditions and were later used as slave labour
Encouraged the anti-Japanese sentiment that culminated in the internment of Japanese Canadians
Hong Kong surrendered
Japanese destroyed the few aircraft of the Royal Air Force.
Two men of the Royal Canadian Signals were wounded.
Ironically showed the demand of Japan to Hong Kong and Canada-- SURRENDER
"Surrender?" "NO!!""Surrender?!" "..."
By Veronica. W
The success of Japan enhanced her aggression to attack others countries. Furthermore, the aftermath of this battle angered Canadian, and Britain. This implied they would revenge on Japan, via the after-war treaties.
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