Cracknell, Philip
Battle for Hong Kong, December 1941
- ISBN 13:
- 9781398109117
- author:
- Cracknell, Philip
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Amberley Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 13 x 2.3 centimeters (0.2
- Genre:
- History, Military History, World War II,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Battle for Hong Kong, December 1941 is a detailed account of the three-week battle that took place in 1941. On the same day as the Pearl Harbor attack, Japanese forces launched a surprise assault on the British Crown Colony of Hong Kong, which had become a strategic liability due to its isolated location. The author, Philip Cracknell, provides a research-driven narrative that challenges some assumptions about the battle, including the whereabouts of certain units during the fighting. The defenders, comprising mainly British, Canadian, Indian, and Hong Kong Chinese troops, faced overwhelming odds, with Japanese forces having superiority in numbers, guns, and equipment, as well as complete air supremacy. The book sheds light on a pivotal moment in World War II, highlighting the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought to defend Hong Kong.
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