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The Indian Army during World War II, a British force also referred to as the British Indian Army, [1] began the war, in 1939, numbering just under 200,000 men. [2] By the end of the war, it had become the largest volunteer army in history, rising to over 2.5 million men in August 1945.
Recruits line up to enlist with the 5th Mahratta Light Infantry, 1943.. In 1939 the British Indian Army numbered 205,000 men. It took in volunteers and by 1945 was the largest all-volunteer force in history, rising to over 3.35 million men. [19]
Military Dead Civilian Dead Total Dead Note World War II: 1939 1945 383,700 67,100 450,900 World War II deaths; includes deaths from the Crown Colonies: Arab revolt in Palestine: 1936 1939 262 262 Iraqi revolt against the British: 1920 1920 1,000 5,000 Tauber, E., The Formation of Modern Syria and Iraq, pp. 312-314 Anglo-Irish War: 1919 1921 ...
This category includes British, Indian and Gurkha (Nepalese) personnel serving in the British Indian Army (-1947). Subcategories This category has the following 3 subcategories, out of 3 total.
Hundred Years' War: 2.3–3.5 million [49] [50] [29] 1337–1453 House of Valois vs. House of Plantagenet: Western Europe Soviet–Afghan War: 1–3 million [51] [3] 1979–1989 Soviet Union and Democratic Republic of Afghanistan vs. Afghan mujahideen: Afghanistan Delhi Conquest of North India: 0.5–3 million [52] 1300–1310 Delhi Sultanate ...
Pages in category "British Army personnel killed in World War II" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 324 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
British military personnel killed in action in the Second World War (1939-1945). Pages in this category should be moved to subcategories where applicable. This category may require frequent maintenance to avoid becoming too large.
Indian Army personnel who died on active service during World War II Pages in category "Indian Army personnel killed in World War II" The following 37 pages are in this category, out of 37 total.