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Pages in category "Indian Army generals of World War II" The following 66 pages are in this category, out of 66 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
The Indian Army during World War II, a British force also referred to as the British Indian Army, [1] began the war, in 1939, numbering just under 200,000 men. [2] By the end of the war, it had become the largest volunteer army in history, rising to over 2.5 million men in August 1945.
This is a list of serving generals of the Indian Army. The Army’s senior leadership has almost 90 Lieutenant Generals, 300 Major Generals and 1,200 Brigadiers in its 43,000-strong officer cadre. The Army’s senior leadership has almost 90 Lieutenant Generals, 300 Major Generals and 1,200 Brigadiers in its 43,000-strong officer cadre.
Recruits line up to enlist with the 5th Mahratta Light Infantry, 1943.. In 1939 the British Indian Army numbered 205,000 men. It took in volunteers and by 1945 was the largest all-volunteer force in history, rising to over 3.35 million men. [19]
Pages in category "Indian Army personnel of World War II" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 274 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
General Gerard Lake (1744–1808) March 1801: July 1805: 4 years, 4 months: Conducted a campaign with a string of victories that gave the British control of Northern India, Delhi and the Mughal emperor but failed to take Bhurtpore. Improved the Indian Army by making all arms, infantry, cavalry and artillery, more mobile and more manageable. 3
Indian Army generals of World War II (66 P) Pages in category "British Indian Army generals" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 268 total.
British Indian Army generals (2 C, 268 P) C. Chiefs of Army Staff (India) ... Pages in category "Indian generals" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of ...