The History of WWII Podcast
Episode 260-Hong Kong-Retreat but No Surrender
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.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices