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How long did the Canadian prisoners of war endure brutal conditions in Japanese POW camps?

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

When did the Battle of Hong Kong begin?

• December 7th, 1941

• December 8th, 1941

• December 9th, 1941

• December 10th, 1941

What challenges did the Hong Kong veterans face in the postwar years?

• Financial struggles

• Mental health issues

• Difficulty finding employment

• Social isolation

What was the purpose of the veterans' associations formed after the Battle of Hong Kong?

• To provide support to each other

• To educate Canadians about the Battle of Hong Kong

• To conduct commemorative efforts

• To raise funds for war veterans

Why were Canadian troops sent to Hong Kong during the Second World War?

• To support British efforts to deter Japan from starting a war in the Pacific

• To establish a new military base in the region

• To provide humanitarian aid to the local population

• To participate in a joint military exercise with Japanese forces

Where did the Canadian troops face intense fighting during the Battle of Hong Kong?

• Wong Nei Chong Gap

• Victoria Peak

• Kowloon Peninsula

• Lantau Island

Who was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for heroic actions during the Battle of Hong Kong?

• John Osborn

• Robert Smith

• Michael Johnson

• David Brown

Canada was a part of the Battle of Hong Kong.

• True

• False

If Canadian's were injured during the Battle of Hong Kong, they were captured and sent to _____ prison camps.

• Japanese

• German

• British

• Chinese

Also called “Savage Christmas.” The Canadian troops were unprepared and, after 17 days, surrendered to the Japanese.

• The Battle of Hong Kong

• The Battle of Dieppe

• Pearl Harbour

• D-Day