Title: The Eagle-Dragon alliance : America's relations with China in World War II /
Authors: Bagby, Wesley M. 1922-2002.
Publisher: University of Delaware Press ; Associated University Presses,
Year: 1992
Subjects: World War, 1939-1945 Diplomatic history.; United States Foreign relations China.; China Foreign relations United States.
Abstract: This general history, based on archival and monographic sources, some of which were not available to earlier writers, is designed to be a balanced and comprehensive synthesis. Seldom does a historian come upon a richer mix of colorful personalities, dramatic action, Byzantine intrigue, and momentous historical issues. The impact of Americans on China during the war was enormous. Much of U.S. activity in China, because of inadequate knowledge of China's culture, government, and military capabilities, was harmful to China and Chiang's regime. Moreover, U.S. efforts to induce Chiang to make reforms designed to improve his regime's war effort and chances for post-war survival were ineffective.^
Contents: Introduction: The Middle Kingdom and the United Front -- 1. America and Stilwell Enter the War -- 2. Americans and Chiang's Regime -- 3. Stilwell Tries to Hustle the East -- 4. Vinegar Joe's Travails -- 5. The Cairo Conference and the North Burma Victory -- 6. Americans Contact the Communists -- 7. The Kuomintang on the Ropes -- 8. Chiang Fires Stilwell -- 9. Hurley Takes Charge -- 10. Hurley Defeats the Foreign Service Officers -- 11. Coalition Efforts and the End of the Dixie Mission -- 12. Wedemeyer Works with Chiang -- 13. Victory and Crisis.