53. Second World War Morning: War In The Far East

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10:00 - 13:30

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Thu, 26 June

53. Second World War Morning: War In The Far East

Guildhall

Saul David

Phil Craig

Robert Lyman

Iain MacGregor

Frank Close

Michael Neiberg

This year’s Second World War Morning will focus on the end of the war in the Far East and the Pacific and its legacy. First up, Phil Craig and Rob Lyman have a question: Was Britain always the good guy in WW2? They delve into the fighting in 1945 between pro-Japanese and anti-Japanese Indian armies and explore little known stories of betrayals, hidden agendas and colonial wars in the region. This promises to be a lively and fascinating discussion about what Phil calls ‘imperial muscle memory’ in his new book 1945 the Reckoning. Saul David looks at Okinawa from April to June 1945, and what proved to be the bloodiest campaign of them all. Lastly Frank Close, Iain MacGregor and Michael Neiberg will discuss the significance of dropping the atomic bomb – twice – on Japan and how that changed warfare and the global order for all time. This authoritative and uniquely special collection of talks and discussions will demonstrate how the consequences of the Second World War still impact the global situation today.

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