SGS Glory Recalled

SGS Glory Recalled is a turn-based game about the Battle of Hong Kong, fought from 8 to 26 December 1941 between British and Commonwealth defenders and Japanese forces. You command either side and try to change the course of the battle: as the British, hold out beyond the three weeks the defenders resisted historically; as the Japanese, capture the colony quickly and free forces for other fronts.

The battle

The battle began on the same morning as the attack on Pearl Harbor, when Japan attacked the British Crown colony without declaring war against the British Empire. The Hong Kong garrison included British, Indian and Canadian units, Auxiliary Defence Units and the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps (HKVDC). The defenders abandoned the mainland within a week and surrendered less than two weeks later, after their position on the island became untenable.

The scenario lasts 18 turns, each representing one day, from 8 to 26 December 1941. It offers one scenario, with opening options that can vary the setup, such as adding troops or planes or changing which units start in different positions.

Command both sides

You move land and air units, play cards to sustain your actions and interact with another player or the AI. The Japanese have strong troops, armor, artillery and a powerful air force, but must take the British positions quickly; crossing the harbor to Victoria Island can be risky. The British defend with scarce numbers and resources and have almost no defense against Japanese air supremacy.

Event cards

Event cards create varied diplomatic, military, political and morale situations, giving the game replayability.