Roadblock at the junction of Repulse and Deepwater Bay Roads [1941-1945] | Gwulo: Old Hong Kong

Roadblock at the junction of Repulse and Deepwater Bay Roads [1941-1945]

Current condition: 
Demolished / No longer exists
Date Place completed: 
1941-12-08
Date Place demolished: 
1945-11-17

This roadblock was manned by Winnipeg Grenadiers in the early stages of the Battle of Hong Kong. It was captured by the Japanese on the 19th of December and was used as a collection point for prisoners.