Did India support Germany in ww2?

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 contingents which took part in the North and East African Campaign, Western Desert Campaign.

What Gandhi said about ww2?

“My sympathies are all with the Jews,” Gandhi wrote in a 1938 article in his Harijan publication. “If there ever could be a justifiable war, in the name of and for humanity, war against Germany to prevent the wanton persecution of a whole race would be completely justified. But I do not believe in any war.”

Are Germany and India friends?

Bilateral relations between India and Germany are founded on common democratic principles and are marked by a high degree of trust and mutual respect. India was amongst the first countries to establish diplomatic ties with the Federal Republic of Germany after the Second World War.

Did Gandhi sent Indian troops to World war?

The soldiers were all volunteers: soldiering was their profession. They served the very British Empire that was oppressing their own people back home. Mahatma Gandhi, who returned to his homeland for good from South Africa in January 1915, supported the war, as he had supported the British in the Boer War.

Why Gandhi sent soldiers in ww2?

Gandhi was aware that most people do not believe in the power of non-violence and therefore at a time of the Government’s need he believed such people should display their loyalty and their bravery by offering their services to the army.

What if Germany ruled India?

If Germany would have lost World War One, it is possible India would have been handed over to the British AND the French who would have drawn straight lines on its map like they did elsewhere so when Independence would come – there would be probably two nations (maybe more) instead of India based on these borders (not …

Are there Germans in India?

Today, German expatriates have a strong presence in India, mainly in the mining and heavy engineering sector. Chennai has a significant German community of around 8,000 people and they have integrated well with the local population.

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 was India Impacted by WW2?

There were four major consequences of Second World War on India and they included high inflation which was on account of war expenditure, the value of Indian currency took a nose dive, economic imbalances due to currencies exchange problems and the development of exchange control.