Staat & geschiedenis
In December 1941, Canadian soldiers fought and many were captured during the defence of which place against Japan?
Vertaling: In december 1941 vochten Canadese soldaten bij de verdediging van welke plaats tegen Japan, waarbij velen gevangen werden genomen?
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A Singapore
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B Manila Manilla
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✓ Hong Kong Hongkong Jouw antwoord
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D Pearl Harbor
Goed!
About 2,000 Canadian soldiers helped defend Hong Kong when Japan attacked in December 1941. Many were killed, and the survivors spent years in harsh prisoner-of-war camps.
Ongeveer 2.000 Canadese soldaten hielpen Hongkong verdedigen toen Japan in december 1941 aanviel. Velen sneuvelden, en de overlevenden zaten jarenlang in zware krijgsgevangenenkampen.
Bron: Veterans Affairs Canada – Battle of Hong Kong