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Uploaded 02/22/2008
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Hong Kong Girds Against Invasion

The British Crown Colony of Hong Kong is now in the path of the invading Chinese Communists, who command a position only a few miles away. Hong Kong has become the most important seaport in China since the fall of Shanghai to Communist forces. The British send massive reinforcements of troops, field artillery and air squadrons to beat off any attempt that might be made to take Hong Kong.
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