Forgotten Ally: China's World War II, 1937-1945 The Second World War was a global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945, involving many countries and resulting in millions of deaths and widespread destruction. However, one aspect of this war that has often been overlooked is China's involvement and the significant role it played in the Allied victory. In "Forgotten Ally: China's World War II, 1937-1945," author Rana Mitter tells the story of how China became embroiled in the war and how its people fought against the Japanese invasion. From the start of the war in 1937 until the end of the conflict in 1945, China was involved in the fighting, suffering heavy casualties and immense damage to its infrastructure. Despite being an important front in the war, China's contribution to the Allied victory has often been overlooked or undervalued. This book seeks to rectify that by providing a detailed account of China's involvement in the war and highlighting the bravery and resilience of the Chinese people during this time. The book begins with an overview of China's political and military situation before the outbreak of the war, including the country's weakened state after years of internal strife and foreign invasion.

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