During the period under reference, there was no India as an independent nation state. Huge parts of the sub continent were under the direct rule of the British Crown, and the Indian soldiers were paid servants of the British army, and necessarily had to fight under the British command in WW-II. read more
Many Indian soldiers took part in World War II because they needed money to sustain their family. There were not many other good jobs back then for those in the profession. They were not forcefully drafted or anything. read more
World War II was the last time the Indian Army fought as part of the British military apparatus, as independence and partition followed in 1947. On 3 June 1947, the British Government announced the plan for the partition of the sub–continent between India and Pakistan. read more
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. At the height of the World War, more than 2.5 million Indian troops were fighting Axis forces around the globe. read more