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How many Indian soldiers in the british army died in World War 1 and World war 2?
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About a 160,000.
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Number of soldiers name written on India gate?
tribute to the 70,000 Indian soldiers who lost their lives during World War I, when they fought for the British Army
The Indians were fighting on the side of which country?
During World War I and World War II, Indians fought on the side of the British Empire. Many Indian soldiers served in the British Indian Army and British armed forces.
How soldiers in Indian army?
With about 1,414,000 soldiers in active service and about 1,800,000 reserve troops, the Indian Army is the world's second largest active standing army.
In India were sepoys?
Indian troops recruited to serve in the British Army.
Was The first shot fired at Amritsar was by a British soldier?
All the shots fired during the Amritsar massacre were fired by British Indian Army soldiers, commanded by Brigadier-General Reginald Dyer. The people fired upon were unarmed. The British Indian Army soldiers were a mix of Gurkhas and Baluchis, so they were Indian under British orders.
When was British Indian Army created?
British Indian Army was created in 1857.
When did British Indian Army end?
British Indian Army ended in 1947.
Which Indian army regiment is known for their use of the khukri?
The soldiers know for the use of the khukri belong to the Gurkha Regiment. These soldiers are from Nepal not India and form their own regiment in the British Army.
How much involved the Gurkha soldiers in World War 2?
The Gurkha soldiers fought on behalf of the British in World War 2. There was a separate 'Gurkha regiment' in British Army. The Gurkha soldiers were very faithful and obedient and they laid down their lives in the battlefield fighting for the British army.
Did british soldiers join the German army during World War 2?
Not in high numbers, no. Most "defectors" Into Axis ranks were soldiers from British colonized lands.
What is the term for Indian soldiers underthe british?
"Sepoys". England however never had to 'force' Indians to become professional soldiers and there was no conscription in colonial times. The Indian army provided room and board, a salary and chances of advancement to many Indians, and there was no lack of takers. The Sikhs and Ghurkas stood out as the most martial Indian peoples serving in the British-Indian army and they were renowned for their fighting spirit.
The Indian National Army fought alongside the during World War 2.?
British.
