Table of Contents
- 1 What Indians helped in ww2?
- 2 Why did Gandhi support the British in World war 2?
- 3 Did the Japanese invade India?
- 4 Why did Gandhi go back to India?
- 5 How many Indian were killed in ww2?
- 6 How important was India’s role in WW2?
- 7 How were Indian soldiers in the British Army affected by WW1?
- 8 Could India have been independent even after WW1?
What Indians helped in ww2?
The most famous role of Native Americans in World War II was performed by the Navajo Indians. They were “code talkers,” using their own complex native language to help the American troops keep their plans secret from the Japanese.
Why did Gandhi support the British in World war 2?
He was much more accepting of the British Empire than he was later to become. When war broke out between the Boers and the British, although being more sympathetic to the Boers, Gandhi felt that as the Indians were subjects of the British Empire, they should support the British.
How were Indians treated after ww2?
In many cases they returned as warriors, victorious warriors, and unwilling to accept the secondary status assigned to them by the larger society. They faced discrimination in housing, employment, education, land rights, water rights, and voting.
Did the Japanese invade India?
The Battle of Imphal took place in the region around the city of Imphal, the capital of the state of Manipur in Northeast India from March until July 1944. Japanese armies attempted to destroy the Allied forces at Imphal and invade India, but were driven back into Burma with heavy losses.
Why did Gandhi go back to India?
After over 21 years stay in South Africa, Gandhi returned to India on January 9, 1915 with his wife Kasturba. He had been in London the previous year to treat a severe bout of pleurisy, a lung inflammation. His doctors advised him to return to India to escape the English winter.
Why did Gandhi want to fight for the Indians?
Gandhi’s goal was actually to fight for equality for Indian citizens. After having experienced the apartheid policies of South Africa, Gandhi wanted…
How many Indian were killed in ww2?
Deaths by Country
| Country | Military Deaths | Total Civilian and Military Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 300,000 | 580,000 |
| India | 87,000 | 1,500,000-2,500,000 |
| Italy | 301,400 | 457,000 |
| Japan | 2,120,000 | 2,600,000-3,100,000 |
How important was India’s role in WW2?
The Indian participation in World War II was crucial to the victory of the allied forces, however, this era of Indian history has, for the most part, been remembered for its fight towards independence.
What was the size of the Indian Army in WW2?
India had 2.5 million men serving the all-volunteer army (claimed to be the largest such force in history). Indian army lost 36000 men in the war, 34K wounded and 67K caught as prisoners of war. Majority of Indian army’s action was centered in the Asian theatre fighting Japan in South East Asia. Second biggest action was in north and east africa.
How were Indian soldiers in the British Army affected by WW1?
The colonial armies in India during World War 1 were often marked by acute ethnic division, and the Indian soldiers in the British army had to suffer through food shortages and rise in taxes along with intensive recruitment involving the use of force.
Could India have been independent even after WW1?
India could have been independent even after WW1, but it was congress and its alliance with the British that kept India under British rule till WW2. Britain was too much exhausted and used in fighting the world wars, it was no longer feasible to rule a large and diverse Indian population.