British reoccupation of Hong Kong | |||
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Part of the Pacific War, World War II | |||
The British flag being raised outside Government House in Hong Kong following the surrender of Japanese forces | |||
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Belligerents | |||
United Kingdom Australia Canada | Japan | ||
Commanders and leaders | |||
Cecil Harcourt Franklin Gimson | Hisakazu Tanaka |
The British reoccupation of Hong Kong took place between mid-August and mid-September 1945 following the end of World War II in Asia.