By early 1942, Britain was in trouble in Southeast Asia. Japan was advancing quickly toward India, and the Allies were losing.

Object Details Author Ambrose, Stephen E Cowley, Robert Keegan, John Manchester, William Contents The German breakout : 1939-1941 -- The great East Asia war -- World at war : 1942-1943 -- The secret ...

As Hamilton's account reaches its climax with the Torch landings in North Africa in late 1942, the tide of war turns in the Allies' favor and FDR's genius for psychology and military affairs is clear.