

213 - The British Empire and Commonwealth’s War Against Imperial Japan
Jan 1, 2024
Brian Walter, author of Forgotten War: The British Empire and Commonwealth’s Epic Struggle Against Imperial Japan, discusses the significant contributions made by the British and Commonwealth forces in the war against Japan. They explore the shared defense with the US, the challenges faced in Singapore and Burma, the activation of Seaac, the Japanese attack into India, and the Royal Navy's involvement in the war. The British Pacific Fleet's formation and contributions are also discussed.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Shared Defense in the Pacific
04:04 • 24min
Activation of South East Asian Command and British Readiness to Face Imperial Japan
28:30 • 4min
The Japanese Attack into India: Objectives and Defeat
32:01 • 6min
The Royal Navy's Involvement in the War Against Imperial Japan
37:41 • 3min
The British Pacific Fleet in the War Against Japan
40:59 • 16min