India and the outbreak of war 1939




Explaining History show

Summary: In September 1939 Lord Linlithgow, the British Viceroy of India declared war on Nazi Germany without consulting any of India's political parties. The war presented Indian politicians with opportunities to further their agendas and the British used divide and rule tactics to maintain their control. * visit www.audiopi.co.uk and use the discount code Explain for ten percent off all podcasts and subscriptions.