Forgotten War : The British Empire and Commonwealth's Epic Struggle Against Imperial Japan, 1941-1945.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Walter, Brian E.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

World War, 1939-1945.

Navy-yards and naval stations, British.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (337 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Havertown : Casemate Publishers & Book Distributors, LLC, 2023.

Summary:

This book, 'Forgotten War: The British Empire and Epic Struggle Against Imperial Japan, 1941–1945' by Brian E. Walter, explores the British Empire's military efforts during World War II, focusing specifically on the conflict against Imperial Japan. It highlights the contributions of Commonwealth nations and details key military operations, including naval battles and air strikes conducted by the British Pacific Fleet, featuring carriers like HMS Formidable. The author aims to shed light on often-overlooked aspects of the Pacific theater and the integrated role of British and Commonwealth forces. The book is intended for readers interested in military history and World War II, offering detailed accounts of strategic military engagements and collaboration within the British Empire. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Contents

Introduction

Maps

Chapter 1 - The Long Road to War

Chapter 2 - The Storm in Europe

Chapter 3 - On the Brink in Asia

Chapter 4 - Japan Unleashed

Chapter 5 - Turning the Tide

Chapter 6 - Commonwealth Contributions in the South Pacific

Chapter 7 - Return to the Indian Ocean

Chapter 8 - The Battle for India and the Opening of the Burma Offensive

Chapter 9 - Tightening the Noose

Chapter 10 - Victory over Japan

Chapter 11 - Reflections on the Asia/Pacific War

Appendix A - Timeline of Significant Global Events during World War II

Appendix B - Wartime Biographies of Selected Senior British/Commonwealth Leaders in the Asia/Pacific Theatre

Appendix C - Victoria Cross Recipients in the Asia/Pacific Conflict

Appendix D - Plight of the Prisoners of War

Appendix E - Contributions made by the Various Elements of the British Empire and Commonwealth during World War II

Endnotes

Selected Bibliography

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ISBN:

9781636243580

1636243584

OCLC:

1401577569