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Eastern Fortress – A Military History of Hong Kong, 1840–1970
Engelsk Hardback
Eastern Fortress – A Military History of Hong Kong, 1840–1970
Engelsk Hardback

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Celebrated as a trading port, Hong Kong was also Britain's "eastern fortress." Likened by many to Gibraltar and Malta, the colony was a vital but vulnerable link in imperial strategy, exposed to a succession of enemies in a turbulent age and a troubled region. This book examines Hong Kong's developing role in the Victorian imperial defence system, the emerging challenges from Russia, France, the USA, Germany, Japan and other powers, and preparations in the years leading up to World War II. A detailed chapter offers new interpretations of the Battle of Hong Kong of 1941, when the colony succumbed to the Japanese invasion. The remaining chapters discuss Hong Kong's changing strategic role during the Cold War and the winding down of the military presence. The book focuses on policies and events, but also explores the social life of the garrison in Hong Kong, the struggles between military and civil authorities, and relations between armed forces and civilians. Drawing on original research in archives around the world, including English, Japanese, and Chinese sources, this is the first full-length study of the defence of Hong Kong from the beginning of the colonial period to the end of British military interests East of Suez in 1970. Illustrated with photographs and detailed maps, Eastern Fortress will be of interest both to students of history and to the general reader.
Product detaljer
Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
376
ISBN-13:
9789888208708
Indbinding:
Hardback
Udgave:
ISBN-10:
9888208705
Kategori:
Udg. Dato:
24 okt 2014
Længde:
25mm
Bredde:
159mm
Højde:
237mm
Forlag:
Hong Kong University Press
Oplagsdato:
24 okt 2014
Forfatter(e):
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