1942 When the British Rule In India Was Threatened

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At the close of 1941, the British were still in firm command of India and Southeast Asia, although they had lost Hong Kong to Japan in December 1941.

But by the end of 1942, the British had ceased controlling large parts of Asia. Precious resources like rubber, rice, and oil, which used to come from these areas, had started becoming scarce, and the Indian National Army was formed.

This book narrates how the British Empire shook in 1942, its rule in India came under severe threat, and the seeds of destruction of the British Rule in India were planted. The loss of India ensured that the Empire on which the Sun never set would collapse in the next twenty years.

The book analyzes the British defeat in Malaya, Singapore, and Burma and their impact on India and the Indian Army. It explains how, under Chatfield doctrine, the defense of these areas was the responsibility of the Indian Army, how the British debacle impacted the army morale in India, and how the formation of the Indian National Army and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s radio broadcasts destroyed the carefully built myth of British superiority and invincibility.

It covers how because Calcutta, Vizag, and Madras were bombed by the Japanese, ports in Eastern India were shut, and the British started making plans to evacuate from India.

Extensive citations bring out why Quit India was launched, how ineptly it was handled, and how it was suppressed in a matter of weeks.

This compact book covers one of the most significant years of Indian History.

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‘Customers find the narrative intricately connects various incidents, illustrating the fall of the largest empire. They also say the book is well-researched on a series of events that few Westerners are aware of.’

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I rate the book a full 5 out of 5 stars for the commendable editorial work, the meticulousness of the author's research, and the use of language in communicating the information within, such that it is easily digestible for readers of all inclinations.

I recommend this book, particularly to history-focused readers, although it also serves as a wonderful guide for readers who seek to know more about the subject and consequently have a great time enjoying a well-put-together work of literature.

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Perspective changes one’s understanding of any situation. This is especially the case in history. Krishna Kumar presents the Indian perspective of bringing down the dominion of British rule over India in his wonderful book, 1942. This book looks at the steps that dismantled British rule over the sub-continent of India from the view of the indigenous people.

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