The Fall of Hong Kong 1941: Storm of Steel Military History

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Published on August 17, 2019 10:38:31 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSocOUtCsX8

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As Japanese aircraft began their attacks on Pearl Harbour, Japanese soldiers began their attacks on the British colony of Hong Kong in December 1941. This video examines the action between the 8th and 25th of December.

Selected sources (with Amazon Affiliates links):

Grehan, J. & Mace, M (2014) Disaster in the Far East 1941-41. Barnsley: Pen and Sword.
(https://amzn.to/2MjjVtw)

Harris, J. R. (2005). The Battle for Hong Kong 1941–1945. Hong Kong: Hong Kong University Press
(https://amzn.to/2NaS4ft)

Lai, B. (2014) Hong Kong, 1941-45: First Strike in the Pacific: London, Osprey Publishing Ltd
(https://amzn.to/2Nda3Sw)

Woodburn Kirby, Maj-Gen S. (1957 [2004]): The War Against Japan: Volume 1: The Loss of Singapore. East Sussex: The Naval and Military Press.
(https://amzn.to/2M1F1NC)

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