Bibliograph

India's war, World War II and the making of modern South Asia, Srinath Raghavan

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India's war, World War II and the making of modern South Asia, Srinath Raghavan

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrationsplates

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

India's war

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

921864220

Responsibility statement

Srinath Raghavan

Sub title

World War II and the making of modern South Asia

Summary

"Between 1939 and 1945 India underwent irreversible change when Indians suddenly found themselves fighting in World War II, and the author paints a picture of battles abroad and life on the home front, arguing that the war is crucial to explaining why colonial rule ended in South Asia, "--NoveList

Table Of Contents

Poltics of War -- Defence of India -- Competing Offers -- Mobilizing India -- Into Africa -- The Oil Campaigns -- Fox Hutning -- Collapsing Dominoes -- Coils of War -- Declarations for India -- Rumour and Revolt -- Indian National Armies -- Allies at War -- War Economy -- Around the Mediterranean -- Preparation -- Back to Burma -- Post-War

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