The United States and China in War and Revolution

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This course examines the rise and fall of the Sino-U.S. alliance during World War II and the Chinese Civil War. While the Sino-U.S. alliance played a crucial role in the victory over Japan, it also contributed to Chinese Nationalist leader Chiang Kai-shek's defeat in the Chinese Civil War. By focusing on interactions between American military personnel and Chinese from all walks of life, we will build a deep understanding of this paradoxical alliance and its relevance to 21st-century U.S.-China relations. Our sources will include letters, diaries, memoirs, speeches, films, treaties, military reports, and the best scholarship on the topic. 001233