The Forgotten Ally - Hardcoverby Pierre Van Paassen (Author) The Forgotten Ally is a historical non fiction book written by Pierre Van Paassen. The book tells the story of China's role in World War II and its alliance with the United States. The author provides a detailed account of the events leading up to China's involvement in the war, including the Japanese invasion of China in 1937. The book also covers the political and military strategies employed by both China and the