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For years, it's been known as the Eastern Fortress
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For years, it's been knownas the Eastern Fortress

For years, it's been known
as the Eastern Fortress

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For years, it's been known as the Eastern Fortress.
Duration
5 seconds
Views
22
Timestamp in Movie
01:04:35
Uploaded
Apr 15, 2025
Genres
drama, history, war
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Movie Summary

With a sudden attack by the Japanese, British Major-General Maltby and his top officers struggle with the decision to either fight to the death or offer a humiliating surrender of the British Colony of Hong Kong.
A rock of fortitude in a troubled region. - Battlebox 00:05
A rock of fortitude in a troubled region.
We all know, - Battlebox 00:06
We all know,
We've lost many good men during this battle. - Battlebox 00:05
We've lost many good men during this battle.
They have fought with determination, with bravery, - Battlebox 00:08
They have fought with determination, with bravery,
No British general could have hoped for more. - Battlebox 00:05
No British general could have hoped for more.
Well, now we're at a crossroads and difficult decisions lie ahead. - Battlebox 00:06
Well, now we're at a crossroads and difficult decisions...
I know, that many may disagree with what I have to say next. - Battlebox 00:06
I know, that many may disagree with what I have to say next.
I have decided that we shall offer our surrender to the Japanese forces. - Battlebox 00:07
I have decided that we shall offer our surrender to the Japa...
I have come to the conclusion, - Battlebox 00:16
I have come to the conclusion,
My last mission today will be to meet Governor Young, - Battlebox 00:08
My last mission today will be to meet Governor Young,
If he agrees that coming to terms with the Japanese as our only viable option. - Battlebox 00:07
If he agrees that coming to terms with the Japanese as our o...
Then our formal surrender will probably take place later this afternoon. - Battlebox 00:06
Then our formal surrender will probably take place later thi...
I stand before you now, defeated but resolute. - Battlebox 00:06
I stand before you now, defeated but resolute.
No British general can ever prepare for a day like this. - Battlebox 00:05
No British general can ever prepare for a day like this.
Remember, - Battlebox 00:06
Remember,
We might have lost the battle, - Battlebox 00:07
We might have lost the battle,
And with America's recent entry into the conflict, - Battlebox 00:09
And with America's recent entry into the conflict,
And with grit and determination, - Battlebox 00:09
And with grit and determination,
Hong Kong will be reborn again. - Battlebox 00:06
Hong Kong will be reborn again.
May God save the King. - Battlebox 00:06
May God save the King.