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Episode 260-Hong Kong-Retreat but No Surrender

FromThe History of WWII Podcast - by Ray Harris Jr


Currently unavailable

Episode 260-Hong Kong-Retreat but No Surrender

FromThe History of WWII Podcast - by Ray Harris Jr

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Length:
23 minutes
Released:
Aug 19, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

With the Gin Drinker's Line pierced, Gen. Maltby pulls back his men to Hong Kong Island. The Japanese will ask the Commonwealth forces to surrender, but Gov. Young and Maltby give a one word answer, no. Now Gen. Sakai prepares to invade Hong Kong with a bombardment to weaken British defenses.
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Released:
Aug 19, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

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A biweekly podcast covering the last great war. Join Ray Harris Jr as he explores World War Two in intimate detail.