Under The Dragon Flag

Under The Dragon Flag: My Experiences In The Chino-Japanese War is a memoir written by James Allan, a Scottish journalist who served as a war correspondent during the First Sino-Japanese War from 1894 to 1895. In this book, Allan provides a detailed account of his experiences and observations during the war, including his travels to various battlefields and his interactions with soldiers and civilians on both sides of the conflict.Allan's narrative is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of the war, such as the causes of the conflict, the major battles and campaigns, and the impact of the war on China and Japan. He also includes personal anecdotes and reflections on his own role as a war correspondent, including the challenges of reporting on a war that was often chaotic and unpredictable.Throughout the book, Allan provides a nuanced and balanced perspective on the war, acknowledging the strengths and weaknesses of both the Chinese and Japanese armies and the complex political and social factors that contributed to the conflict. He also examines the broader historical context of the war, including the impact of imperialism and nationalism in East Asia.Overall, Under The Dragon Flag offers a fascinating and insightful look at one of the most significant conflicts in modern East Asian history, as well as the role of journalists and war correspondents in shaping public perceptions of war.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.