Forgotten Allies: The Military Contribution of the Colonies, Exiled Governments, and Lesser Powers to the Allied Victory in World War II

by J. Lee Ready

Book Overview

Many nations played a role as belligerents on the Allied side in World War II. Many were in the thick of combat and made grave national sacrifices--yet general histories mention them only briefly or omit their story entirely.

The assisting troops are given their due in this unique, comprehensive and readable history. Included are chapters about land and sea troops from such countries as Fiji, Trans-Jordan, Luxembourg, Brazil, Iran and Nigeria,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786471689
• ISBN13: 9780786471683
• Release Date: August 2012
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 720 Pages
• Weight: 2.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 6.1" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher