Created by Tom Horn on 6 Nov 2009, Last Update on 6 Nov 2009

Battle of Hong Kong - 8 Dec 1941

Eighteen days after the battle began, British colonial officials headed by the Governor of Hong Kong, Sir Mark Aitchison Young, surrendered in person at the Japanese headquarters. This day is known in Hong Kong as "Black Christmas".

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Tags : Britain,Canada,Japan,China,Land,Europe,Combat

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