Ebook: India's war: World War II and the making of modern South Asia

"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.;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.