Allies of a Kind: The United States, Britain, and the War Against Japan, 1941-1945

by Christopher Thorne

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Canonical title: Allies of a Kind: The United States, Britain, and the War Against Japan, 1941-1945
Important events: World War II (1939 | 1945); World War II, Pacific Theater (1941-12-07 | 1945-09-02)
Dedication: To Alison and Stephanie for theri companionship

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Genres: History, Nonfiction, Home & Garden
DDC/MDS: 940.53 — History & geography History of Europe History of Europe 1918- World War II, 1939-1945
LCC: D749 .T48 — History of Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania History (General) World War II (1939-1945)
BISAC: LAN LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES Linguistics General

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Allies of a Kind: The United States, Britain, and the War Against Japan, 1941-1945

by Christopher Thorne

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