Core Viewpoint - The Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japan is an indelible chapter in the history of World War II, yet the Western understanding of China's sacrifices and contributions in the global anti-fascist war is limited [1][2] Group 1: Historical Significance - The Western education system has very limited content regarding China's history and its significant contributions during World War II, leading to a lack of awareness among the British and Western public about the sacrifices made by the Chinese people [1] - Many in the West mistakenly believe that World War II was solely a European affair, failing to recognize the suffering and sacrifices in other regions, particularly China [1] Group 2: Organizational Efforts - The China-UK Understanding Association, founded in 1965, has been dedicated to promoting friendship and mutual understanding between the peoples of China and the UK, with a focus on expanding the international perspective of British youth [1][2] - The association has initiated the "George Hogg Education Fund" to enhance understanding of China's wartime history and to promote educational exchanges between local institutions in the UK and China [2] Group 3: Future Initiatives - The association plans to further expand cooperation between China and the UK, including funding for British students to study in China, aiming to deepen their understanding of the country [2] - There is a call for collective efforts to learn from history in order to plan a better path forward [2]

随着1942年北非战场轴心国势力瓦解，英国腾出更多非洲兵力投入其他战区，英国军方尤其看重西非部队适应热带丛林战的能力，因此将他们派往亚洲缅甸 战场，投入对日作战。 【环球时报综合报道】第二次世界大战期间，缅甸战场上有一支来自非洲的特殊部队，其卓越表现赢得广泛赞誉，但因为种种原因，他们的事迹鲜为人知。 前往亚洲战场的非洲部队由组建于1943年的西非第81、第82步兵师和东非第11步兵师组成，均隶属于英国第14军。西非士兵主要来自尼日利亚、黄金海岸 （今加纳）、塞拉利昂和冈比亚；东非士兵来自肯尼亚、乌干达、坦噶尼喀和尼亚萨兰（今称马拉维）等地。自1943年起，非洲部队陆续被调往印度。 非洲部队除了在缅甸战场前线作战，成为抗击日军的有生力量，另一重要角色是"开路先锋"。由于地形原因，缅甸战场很难使用机动车辆，大多数补给品需 要由骡子和不稳定的空投运到前线阵地，在热带丛林中也需要频繁渡河，所需的船只必须由士兵自己运送。非洲士兵依靠顽强的精神开辟了一条通往加拉丹 河岸的吉普车道。在这些行动中，西非第81师的机动性充分展现出来，他们曾在6周内穿越120公里的茂密丛林深入日军后方。史料记录了1944年西非第81师 士兵追击 ...

美国总统特朗普：如果不是因为我们在第二次世界大战中的角色，欧洲可能会说德语和一点日语。 ...