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

Forgotten War reassesses the British and Commonwealth contribution to Japan's defeat in the Pacific during World War II. While the United States played a dominant role in this theater, British and Commonwealth forces made substantial contributions across land, sea, and air operations, eventually involving over a million personnel and large fleets of ships and aircraft. The conflict was fought across a vast area stretching from India in the west to the Solomon Islands in the east, and from Australia in the south to Japanese waters in the north. The British initially suffered severe defeats but persevered, gradually reversing their fortunes and achieving a series of victories against a skilled and ruthless opponent. Often overlooked in historical accounts, this major war effort receives comprehensive treatment in this meticulously researched work. The book provides a detailed account of British and Commonwealth operations across all three military domains and analyzes the effectiveness and significance of their collective effort to the overall Allied victory.