This year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II—a moment to revisit history with fresh eyes. 🌏 Cambridge professor Hans van de Ven is challenging Eurocentric narratives, spotlighting China’s massive yet overlooked role in defeating fascism. 💥
China’s 14-year resistance against Japan, starting long before Pearl Harbor, tied down 1.5 million enemy troops. 🛡️ “The war in China trapped Japan’s military,” van de Ven explains, “but Western histories often treat it as a footnote.” His research aims to correct this bias, calling China’s sacrifices “decisive” for Allied victory.
💡 Why does this matter today? As Gen Z dives into TikTok deep dives on history, van de Ven’s work reminds us: Global stories need global perspectives. 🤝 China’s wartime resilience shaped the modern world—let’s give credit where it’s due.
