Battle of Hong Kong

The Canadian soldiers of C Force distinguished themselves many times during the Battle of Hong Kong. In this first part of a two-part series, we report on the fighting at Wong Nai Chung Pass.

The Canadian soldiers of “C” Force showed great distinction often during the Battle of Hong Kong. This last in a two-part series of articles relates the events of the Canadians’ final attack at Stanley Village.

After an illustrious career in World War I, Lawson stood out as an ambitious man who wanted to serve his country.

A quick portrait of the “C” Force, the Canadians forces that were assembled to fight in Hong Kong in 1941.

The story of the two nurses who accompanied the "C" Force to Hong Kong.

More than the mascot of the “C” Force, Gander accompanied the Canadians to Hong Kong and sacrificed himself during the battle.

A few Indigenous soldiers went to Hong Kong to defend the colony. This short article aims to shed light on their journey before and after the battle.

After the terrible battle of Hong Kong, Canada lost every one of its men. In fact, all soldiers from “C” Force fell either during or after the fighting, as 290 Canadians died, 493 were wounded, and the rest were imprisoned in Japanese camps.