Did World War II fail to deliver on the promise of independence for the colonies?
Aug 15, 2025
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Friday 15 August is the 80th anniversary of VP Day.
But the end of World War II didn't necessarily mean peace. It ushered in a new era of conflict and violence in many parts of Asia.
Phil Craig's new book 1945: The Reckoning reinterprets the impacts of World War II in Asia, focusing on how it crystallised independence movements in colonies including India, Burma, Indonesia and Taiwan.