By the 24th the Japanese with overwhelming strength had launched an all-out attack on Stanley. They attempted to advance along Beach Road, led by three light tanks. Our 2-pdr. gun located at the side of the old Police Station managed to put out of action the two leading tanks, the third one beat a hasty retreat. Fierce fighting took place all day, with our troops gradually giving way and retreating to a final line of defence at the rear of the Preparatory School and St. Stephen's College, which was being used as an emergency hospital.
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