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Newfoundland and the Second World War (1939-1945)
Did you know that Newfoundland also participated in the Second World War as a British Dominion? While hundreds of Canadian soldiers were, at one time, stationed in Newfoundland to protect against any potential enemy…
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Sonny Castro – The actor of Sham Shui Po
After volunteering to defend the colony of Hong Kong during the Japanese attack in December 1941, Sonny Castro became a memorable character at the prison camps through his impersonations of great actresses.
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Canadian Nurses in Hong Kong
Two Canadian nurses accompanied the C-Force sent to Hong Kong in 1941: Kathleen Christie and Anna May Waters. When the colony was captured on December 25, 1941, the two nurses were also taken prisoner.…
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Gander – The dog of the “C” Force
More than the mascot of the “C” Force, Gander accompanied the Canadians to Hong Kong and sacrificed himself during the battle.
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The final assault on Stanley Village
From the outset, the Battle of Hong Kong, from December 7 to 25, 1945, was considered a losing battle. However, the Canadian soldiers of C Force distinguished themselves many times over in their attempts…
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The Battle at Wong Nai Chung Gap
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.
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John K. Lawson – Commander of the C Force
After an illustrious career in the First World War, John K. Lawson established himself as a competent and respected officer in the service of his country. In 1941, faced with a potential Japanese invasion,…
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The “C” Force
C” Force was the Canadian force assembled to fight in Hong Kong in 1941. This article offers a brief portrait of the regiments that made up this contingent. “C” Force is the name given…
