Beginning of occupation
This era of Japanese occupation of Hong Kong was named after the amount of time it lasted.
What is the "three years and eight months" era?
The battle of Hong Kong resulted in this outcome by the Hong Kong government.
What is military surrender?
Following the war, millions of refugees fled to the relative safety of the territory, including:
What is Canada and the US?
This event significant to WWII was close in date to the occupation of Hong Kong
What is the attack on Pearl Harbor?
The surrender of Hong Kong to Japanese forces during the battle of Hong Kong was also known as
What is "Black Christmas"?
To erase British cultural identity, the Japanese occupying forces did this to schools in Hong Kong.
Replaced English with Japanese in schools
This day in 1941 marked the surrender of Hong Kong to Japanese invaders.
When was Christmas Day, 1941?
The Japanese military occupation officially ended in this year, following the end of World War II.
What is 1945?
The end of occupation in Hong Kong is known as:
What is liberation day?
These countries were involved in the defense of Hong Kong.
Where is Canada, Britain, and India?
This defensive line was a massive failure, yet was the main line of defense against Japanese invasion.
What is the Gin Drinkers line?
After occupation, the population of Hong Kong decreased to this number
What is 600,000?
During Japanese occupation, Hong Kong adapted a government following this policy.
This local auxiliary defense force during the battle of Hong Kong consisted of civilian volunteers from various backgrounds.
What is the Hong Kong Volunteer Defense Corps (HKVDC)?
The Occupation of Japanese forces in Hong Kong was marked by which event?
What is the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki