An Overview of Compilation and Publication of Historical Materials on the Sino-Burma-India Theater of the War of Resistance Against Japan
The historical materials related to the Sino-Burma-India theater of the War of Resistance Against Japan encompass records from domestic and overseas sources,detailing the military,political,diplomatic,economic,cultural,and social aspects involving China,Japan,the United States,the United Kingdom,and other participants during the war period.These materials serve as crucial resources for studying the historical facts pertaining to the Burma-India theater during World War II.This article analyzes the concept,composition,value,and current preservation status of the historical materials on the Sino-Burma-India theater.It provides a concise evaluation of the compilation outcomes of historical materials published by China,Japan,the United States,the United Kingdom,and other participating countries on the Sino-Burma-India theater.Furthermore,it presents three areas for future enhancement in compilation and publication,with the aim of facilitating the development,utilization,organization,and research of historical materials on the Sino-Burma-India theater,thereby offering more abundant and reliable historical resources for the study of the War of Resistance Against Japan,both in China and abroad.
Compilation and PublicationHistorical Materials on the Sino-Burma-India Theater of the WarDomestic and International