Forgotten Ally

"Forgotten Ally" by Rana Mitter uncovers the largely overlooked story of China's eight-year war of resistance against Japan during World War II, which initiated two years before the conflict in Europe. This engaging narrative highlights three significant leaders—Chiang Kai-shek, Mao Zedong, and Wang Jingwei—while incorporating newly accessible Chinese archives to detail pivotal events and figures. Mitter's work not only rewrites a crucial chapter of World War II history but also sheds light on the profound impact this conflict had on shaping modern China's identity and its relationship with the United States.