Timeline of the Japanese Occupation

  • Sending Troops

    Sending Troops
    Winston Churchill, the prime minister of England at that time, sent reinforcements to Hong Kong.
  • Arriving at Hong Kong

    Arriving at Hong Kong
    The Canadian troops (Winnipeg Grenadiers and the Royal Rifles) arrive at Hong Kong by boat.
  • Bombing on Pearl Harbour

    Bombing on Pearl Harbour
    The Japanese troops land bombs on Pear Harbour, USA.
  • Japan troops arrive at Hong Kong

    Japan troops arrive at Hong Kong
    Japanese troops arrive the outskirts of Kowloon and are closing in.
  • Japan invades Hong Kong Island

    Japan invades Hong Kong Island
    The Japanese sail to Hong Kong from the Lye Mun passage, and going to Wong Nai Chung Gap.
  • St Stephens College invasions

    St Stephens College invasions
    The Japanese invaded St Stephens College on Christmas Eve. The school was a hospital at that time.
  • Hong Kong Surrenders

    Hong Kong Surrenders
    On Christmas day, Winston Churchill admits defeat and surrenders Hong Kong.
  • Japan finally surrenders

    Japan finally surrenders and the Britain's formally accept it. Mark Young resumes as governor in Hong Kong