World War II (WWII or WW2), also known as
the Second World War, was a global war. It is
generally considered to have lasted from
1939 to 1945.
MAHATMA GANDHI India's figurehead in one
of his letter’s to hiltler requested, to prevent
the war which may reduce humanity to the
savage state.
He said,” We have found in non violence a
force which, if organised, can without doubt
match itself against a combination of all the
most violent forces in the world.” And so
constantly appealed to Hiltler in the name of
humanity to stop the war but stil the war
began.
British India (today known as India,Pakistan,Bangladesh) officially declared a war on Nasi Germany in
September 1939.The British Raj sent over two million volunteer soldiers to fight against Axis Powers.
Indians fought with distinction throughout the world; in the European theaters of Germany and Italy,
in the deserts against Rommel and in the Asian region defending India against the Japanese, and
liberating British colonies such as Singapore and Hong Kong when the Japanese surrendered in
August .
The Muslim League supported the British war while The Indian National Congress, demanded
independence before it would help Britain. London refused, and so when Congress announced a
"Quit India" campaign in August 1942, its leaders were imprisoned by the British.
Apart from this, Indian participation in the Allied campaign remained strong. The financial, industrial
and military assistance of India formed a crucial component of the British campaign against Nazi
Germany and Imperial Japan.
The Indian Army during World War II was one of the largest Allied forces and after the end of the
World War, India emerged as the world's fourth largest industrial power and its increased political,
economic and military influence paved the way for its independence from the United Kingdom in
1947.
Life on the home front during World War II was a significant pa