Military History

Short articles focused on WW2 in Hong Kong and Singapore in particular and military history in general. Click the "Follow" button to receive new posts.

About Me

Philip Cracknell: I am a resident of Hong Kong, a former banker, now following my interest in both writing and military history. My first book "Battle for Hong Kong December 1941" was published by Amberley in the UK in 2019 a second edition in paperback was released in 2021. My second book "The Occupation of Hong Kong 1941-45" was published in 2022.

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Military History

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Exchange of letters between the Governor of Hong Kong and the Colonial Office in London in 1941

Mortars deployed in the Battle for Hong Kong December 1941

Stanley Gap in the Battle for Hong Kong

Book Review: The Banknote that never was

Receiving ships in Hong Kong Harbour during the 19th Century

Escape by the Motor Torpedo Boats - December 1941