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the start of the occupation
this is when the Japanese started the occupation towards hong kong, also known as when the nightmare started. -
The first Canadian engagement
On December 11th, they swapped gunfire with the enemy and then became the first Canadian unit to take part in combat in the second world war. -
the choice of forfeit for hong kong
On that day, the Japanese demanded surrender but Hong Kong denied surrender. -
The Japanese offers surrender again
The Japanese requested surrender again but Hong Kong didn't budge, the situation has turned very depressing. With the sinking of the 2 British ships to Malaya and the devastating event in pearl harbor, there wasn't a lot of hope left. -
Attack in the island
On the 18th of December, the invasion came in around nightfall. Nobody expected them to come that fast so they weren't ready. The enemy launched 4 separate assaults to the beaches on the northern beaches of Hong Kong. -
Building defences in Hong Kong
By nightfall on December 19, a new defensive line was formed from palm villa to Stanley mound, and a headquarters was formed at stone hill. -
The final surrender
At 3:15 pm on Christmas day, general Maltby told the governer that further work would be incapable of producing any useful result. -
Battle of Christmas
The Royal Rifles celebrated Christmas Day, 1941, by returning to battle. Mr Wallis ordered a counter-attack to regain ground lost the night before.