Forgotten Ally: China's World War II, 1937-1945
SKU: 91618214877

Forgotten Ally: China's World War II, 1937-1945

Sale price$13.76 Regular price$15.29
Save 10%

Shipping Estimate
USA
  • USA
  • CAN

Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Jul 8 - Jul 13

Promo Codes Available:

For Your Every Summer RSVP, with Code: SUMMER15

Description

Forgotten Ally: China's World War II, 1937-1945An Economist Book of the Year A Financial Times Book of the Year "A book that has long cried out to be written." Observer (UK), Books of the Year In 1937, two years before Hitler invaded Poland, Chinese troops clashed with Japanese occupiers in the first battle of World War II. Joining with the United States, the Soviet Union, and Great Britain, China became the fourth great ally in a devastating struggle for its very survival. Prizewinning historian

An Economist Book of the Year
A Financial Times Book of the Year

"A book that has long cried out to be written." -- Observer (UK), Books of the Year

In 1937, two years before Hitler invaded Poland, Chinese troops clashed with Japanese occupiers in the first battle of World War II. Joining with the United States, the Soviet Union, and Great Britain, China became the fourth great ally in a devastating struggle for its very survival.

Prizewinning historian Rana Mitter unfurls China's drama of invasion, resistance, slaughter, and political intrigue as never before. Based on groundbreaking research, this gripping narrative focuses on a handful of unforgettable characters, including Chiang Kai-shek, Mao Zedong, and Chiang's American chief of staff, "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell. Mitter also recounts the sacrifice and resilience of everyday Chinese people through the horrors of bombings, famines, and the infamous Rape of Nanking.

More than any other twentieth-century event, World War II was crucial in shaping China's worldview, making Forgotten Ally both a definitive work of history and an indispensable guide to today's China and its relationship with the West.

"In the manner of David McCullough, Mitter] creates a complex history that is urgently alive." -- Kirkus Reviews

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Mariner Books
Published: 09/02/2014
ISBN: 9780544334502
Pages: 480
Weight: 0.83lbs
Size: 8.22h x 5.25w x 1.24d

Review Citations: New York Times Book Review 12/28/2014 pg. 24
Shipping Notes
  • Free Standard Shipping on $100+ Orders to the USA.
  • Except Preorder products are shipped in 48 hours.
  • Delivery to the USA:
  1. Standard Shipping : 3-10 business days
  • If time is of the essence, please consider selecting expedited delivery for faster service.
Exchange/Return Notes
  • We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
  • Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
  • To process your return/exchange, please contact us at [email protected]
  • Please click here for more details>>> Return & Exchange Policy
SKU: 91618214877

Discover Niche Categories That Outsell

Top-Converting Item to Boost Your Average Order

4.8 ★★★★★
Based on 1783 reviews
Sort
Highest Rating
Newest First
Oldest First
Product Reviews
S
Verified Purchase
shiffllett
Port Orchard, US
★★★★★ 4
Quit working after 30 days
Color: Black
This can opener worked fine for the first couple of weeks. It stopped working several days ago and even though I had recharged it, it would not turn on. I thought I would give it another try before I threw it away since I was past the refund period so I could not return it. I made 100% sure that it was plugged in securely and it did charge and worked today. Make sure that it is plugged in securely when charging. Hopefully it will continue to work and if not I will update my review.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2026
K
Verified Purchase
Kindle Customerjlv
Houston, US
★★★★★ 5
Used almost daily.
Color: Black
This electric can opener you set and forget. It works on various sizes and types of cans. The size makes it easy to store.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2026
M
Verified Purchase
MMR
Carnegie, US
★★★★★ 5
USB Rechargeable Electric Can Opener
Color: Black
Item review update! Disregard my first review since then I realized that I didn't have the usb cable pushed in far enough for a connection which stopped the item from charging and that's why it stopped working. Item works as described, clean cut, easy to use and really worth the cost. I definitely recommend.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2026
A
Verified Purchase
Amazon Customer
Cuba, US
★★★★★ 5
Very Easy to Use, no stress on your hands
Color: Black
I am 76 and my hands don’t grip the way they used to. Too hard using a manual can opener. This one definitely fits the bill, plus I like the rechargeable feature!
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2026
E
Verified Purchase
Erica Ross
Massapequa, US
★★★★★ 1
The most worthless item I've purchased
Color: Black
I bought this can opener February 13th I think and I used it 2 weeks ago and is now broken won't open up anything so my review for this is the worst piece of crap can opener I've ever purchased so now I guess I got to go back to the manual hand one the Old faithful!!!! Do not I mean do not purchase it
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2026

recommand products