Meaning of Wong Nai Chung Gap | Babel Free

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A hill pass in Eastern district, Hong Kong.

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“Things had not been going well, to put it mildly. The Japanese had captured Wong Nai Chung Gap, were in command of Jardine’s Lookout and held virtually all the rest of Hong Kong Island to the east.”

“Adam had slammed down the telephone receiver and immediately given the order to abandon their position. Brigade Headquarters was at the Wong Nei Chung Gap, and the gap stood on high ground in the virtual centre of the island. If it fell into the hands of the Japanese, then they would have achieved a terrible tactical advantage.”

“The Japanese intended to slice through the Wong Nai Chung Gap to Repulse Bay and cut Hong Kong Island, and the British defences, in half.”

“Moving southward along Sir Cecil's Ride, the 230 Rgt. unwittingly went straight into Wong Nai Chung Gap.”

“Brigadier John K. Lawson's bunker on the west side of Wong Nai Chung Gap that the West Brigade used as headquarters. Brigadier Lawson and three of his men were hit by machine-gun fire escaping from the bunker on Dec. 19, 1941.”

“Wong Nai Chung Gap was a saddle through which the main road running north–south passed through the line of hills on the Island. On the north side of the gap there was a steep valley.”

“These troops then reached Wong Nai Chung Gap, which separated Hong Kong Island into eastern and western halves . Jardine's Lookout was held by HKVDC No. 3 Company , reinforced by troops from the Winnipeg Grenadiers .”

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