When the war started, the Indian Army had less than two lakh men. That was the story of the Indian Army in World War II. Here we present a broad picture of the major battles that the Indian Army fought. ★★NORTH AND EAST AFRICA★★Defeating Italians; taking on RommelOPERATION COMPASSThis was the first large British operation in the war, and the Indian Army played a major role in it. The 4th Indian Division fought hard; the 10th Indian Division, too, joined at a later stage.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 24, 2020 06:00 UTC