Outbreak of WWII

Outbreak of WWII

Linlithgow announcement
1. "Confronted with the demand that she should accept the dictation of a foreign power in relation to her subject, India has decided to stand firm"
  1. Seen as hypocritical
    1. He stated that India will fight against a foreign power, (Germany) but the Brits themselves were a foreign power
  2. Caused Anger
    1. No consultation/discussion with Indians
      1. doesn't ask the people, just states they will fight
        People annoyed by lack of input from Indian people
Reaction
1. Gandhi
  1. Suggested that Brits should use ahimsa against Hitler
    1. Also suggested that he goes to talk to Hitler
      1. Try to prevent a war by trying to get him to realise his wrongdoing
        Shows Gandhi is an idealist who will never drop his principles
2. Nehru
  1. Nehru + Congress members were more than willing to fight against fascism and racism
    1. Were on board with the British
      1. Until the declaration of war
        Where Congress protest by getting all Congress ministers to resign from their provincial govts
        Muslim League reps take their place
Stats
1. 2 million approx Indians sign up to fight
  1. with no conscription of drafting
    1. double the amount that volunteered for previous war

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	Created by jacksearle over 11 years ago