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The Canadians, who fought
to defend the British Crown Colony in Hong Kong, gave a great sacrifice for
the peace and freedom to the people of Asia and the Pacific. Their fight was a difficult and costly one, but their sacrifice serves as a reminder to
us. The terrible ordeal for the survivors of the battle that followed as prisoners-of-war, serves as an additional
reminder to us, of the great cost of war.
Date:
8 December 1941 - 25 December 1941
Location:
Hong Kong and proximity
Result:
Japanese victory
Combatants:
British Army, Canadian Army, British Indian Army :-: Imperial Japanese Army
Casualties:
4,500 killed; 8,500 POWs :-: 2,750 killed; 1,500 wounded
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I have created this site for a history project, I chose the battle of
Hong Kong, in World War 2 because I think it is one of the most interesting battles, and it serves as a great example of the
horrors of war.
I am a high school student, and I think everyone should know, and
understand, the terrible price of war.
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