Christmas and Culture: China in 1942

Christmas eighty years ago was a time when the cultural differences between China and its wartime western allies were highlighted to an even greater extent than during their day-to-day cooperation. … Continue Reading →

Eighty Years Ago: Asia Pacific, Dec 17 – 23, 1942

Dec 17, 1942: US Army’s 132nd Regiment is ordered to take Mount Austen, Guadalcanal Dec 18, 1942: In New Guinea, Australian forces commence concerted attack on Japanese stronghold at Sanananda … Continue Reading →