HEAVY REINFORCEMENTS
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British Resolve In Attiiude To Hong Kong
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Received Friday, 10.10 a.m. LONDON, May 5. The Miruster of Defence, Mr. A. V. Alexander, toid Uic xiouae oi Commons today that substantial land, sea and air r.einforcements ,vere bemg sent to Hong Jtumg. The equipment will include field guns, tanks and anti-aircraft and anti-tank guns. The air reinforce.iCii us wu ouiisiso oi ngnotr aircraft and the naval reinforcements will include an additional cruiser and, if the need arises, an aircraft carrier. . .Vi.i . Alexander added: "This will oring our land f orces in Hong Kong ro to the strength of two battalions. While we have scrupulously tried to avoid being involved in the war on the Chinese mainland, we ire no less resolute in our attitude regarding the territory for which we hold the direct responsibility. '
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Chronicle (Levin), 6 May 1949, Page 5
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