Thread: Mark Tully on the Indian Army

BBC - Radio 4 - Stand at East

I thought this programme (from 2005) had been removed from the BBC site but obviosly not

Which army, over two million men strong, had not a single conscript? Which army bore the brunt of the Japanese attack on Burma and Malaya? Which army fought in North Africa and took part in the assault on Monte Cassino in Italy?

The answer is the World War Two Indian Army: a remarkable fighting force of men from almost every caste, creed and corner of India, serving under both British and Indian officers. It played a crucial but forgotten role in the allied victory.

Sir Mark Tully presents a unique testimony of this force in its glory days.

You can listen to the three part radio programme by clicking on the Listen Again buttons

A very true story. All the Veterans of the N/African Campaign I have met who served with men from the Indian Army, had nothing but praise for their professionalism and courage.