shing mun redoubt
introduction
The Shing Mun Redoubt was a stronghold of Gin Drinkers Line, the British military defensive line against the Japanese invasion during the Battle of Hong Kong. The Line started from Gin Drinkers Bay in Kwai Chung and ended to Hebe Haven in Sai Kung, linking up the New Territories and Kowloon.
On 9 December 1941, the second day of Japanese invasion in Hong Kong, Shing Mun Redoubt fell within five hours due to the lack of British soldiers there and was occupied by the Japanese 228th Infantry Regiments.
On 25 December, Britain ultimately defeated in the Battle of Hong Kong and Governor Sir Mark Aitchison Young surrendered.
On 9 December 1941, the second day of Japanese invasion in Hong Kong, Shing Mun Redoubt fell within five hours due to the lack of British soldiers there and was occupied by the Japanese 228th Infantry Regiments.
On 25 December, Britain ultimately defeated in the Battle of Hong Kong and Governor Sir Mark Aitchison Young surrendered.
PillboxPillbox is the strong point of machine guns and usually built in hilly and coastal location in order to maintain reinforcement. There are 4 pillboxes (400, 401, 402 & 403) in the Shing Mun Redoubt.
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UNDERGROUND TUNNELS
Pillboxes in Shing Mun Redoubt are connected by underground tunnels named after the places in London.
HAYMARKET
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OXFORD STREET
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SHAFTSBURY AVENUE
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CHARING CROSS
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REGENT STREET
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command headquarter
The command headquarter in Shing Mun Redoubt is located on higher ground leading up to Smugglers Ridge. A separate tunnel system for an artillery observation post is obtained.
OPEN AIR SECTION FOR DEFENDERS TO FIRE MORTARS AND GUNS
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RADIO COMMUNICATION STATION
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BULLET HOLES LEFT IN THE ROOF OF COMMAND HEADQUARTER
HOW TO GET THERE?
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To visit the Shing Mun Redoubt, you can take green mini bus 82 from Tsuen Wan (Shiu Wo Street). After arriving at Shing Mun Country Park, you will see the Shing Mun Reservoir by a few minute walk. Then, follow the road at the right, walk for 10-15 minutes and you can join stage 6 of the Macelhose Trail through the BBQ area. As the Redoubt is located there, walk along the trail (shown as red spots on the map) and you will find it (shown as pink circle on the map).
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ENTRANCE OF MACLEHOSE TRAIL (STAGE SIX)
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THERE ARE WARNINGS ALONG THE TRAIL AND YOU CAN FIND THE REDOUBT BY FOLLOWING THEM EVEN THOUGH THEY STATE 'DO NOT ENTER'
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