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By: Simon Fowler

I think this piece downplays the British role in the Far East at this time. Considerable efforts were made to forestall the Americans (and Chinese) by reoccupying British colonies in Borneo and...

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By: Gill Bennett

In reply to Simon Fowler. Thank you for your comment, which is very fair criticism. Of course British policy in the region was far more complex, and proactive, than the blog suggests. But in terms of...

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By: Gavin Thomas

Thank you Gill for a thoughtful piece, which serves as a great history note with regards to VJ-Day.

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