The story of the Azad Hind Fauj or the Indian National Army of Subhas Chandra Bose is now the part of Indian Freedom struggle. As part of defending their empire from the invading Japanese forces, the British had logically used their colonial army under their command. The troops from India were also sent in large numbers to what was then called Malaya- Singapore to defend their … [Read more...]
Indian National Army -Azad Hind Fauj soldiers from Garhwal Uttarakhand.
Had the pleasure of meeting two soldiers of Indian National Army- INA. Azad Hind Fauj One was Bhim Singh Bisht in village Panai near Gaucher and Bakhtawar Singh Bisht of village Srikot at Gauchar in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand state on 19 October 1913. Both were enrolled in the year 1940, when the Second World War was at its initial phase. After a short training of 4 to 5 … [Read more...]