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'Largest volunteer force in history'

For the countries of southern Asia, the Second World War is seen very differently to the triumph it is seen by Europe. For millions who fought from the subcontinent, the conflict provided a new outlet for the struggle against colonialism. Journalist Mihir Bose reflects on the subcontinent's role in the war.

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