how much did Indian troops contribute towards the desert war in africa WW2?

Question

prob more than we give credit to is my guess

Answer 1

The British government meanwhile sent Indian troops to fight in West Asia and northern Africa against the Axis. India also geared up to produce essential goods such as food and uniforms. Ores were mined to support the war[citation needed]. Pre-Independence India provided the largest volunteer force (2.5 million) of any nation during World War II.

The 4th, 5th and 8th Indian Divisions took part in the North African theatre against Rommel's Afrika Korps. Furthermore, the 4th and 5th Indian Divisions took part in the East African campaign against the Italians in Somaliland, Eritrea and Abyssinia.

In the Battle of Bir Hacheim, Indian gunners played an important role by using guns in the anti tank role and destroying tanks of Rommel's panzer divisions. Maj PPK Kumaramangalam was the battery commander of 41 Field Regiment which was deployed in the anti tank role. He was awarded the DSO for his act of bravery. Later he became the Chief of Army Staff of independent India in 1967.

Answer 2

i'm no longer able to speak for a fashion Mr Gandhi felt approximately Ethnic cleansing yet from what i will tell, appropriate to the Nazi's interests, in the event that they weren't stopped, there became no telling who else the Germans could have tried to kill off. It wasn't that He concept war became thoroughly incorrect in all circumstances, it became he felt the excellent and maximum ethical thank you to get Independence for India. ( and likewise because of the fact India would desire to in no way beat England in a war) So, they could shame England into doing the best undertaking.

Answer 3

Their contribution to the invasion of Italy is better known, at Monte Cassino and the Gothic Line.