In 19 forty two, when talks broke down on indian independence, a mohondis gondi started the quid india campaign. For his troubles, he gets thrown into jail along with most of the leadership of his political party. There will be something like a hundred thousand indians thrown into prison during this time period. A famine in bengal in 19 forty three, which we also mentioned, which will stretch int 19 forty four, is often blamed on war related things. But millions will die in this it contributes to the mood.
When do spirit, tenacity, resilience and bravery cross into madness? When cities are incinerated? When suicide attacks become the norm? When atomic weapons are used? Japan's leaders test the limits of national endurance in the war's last year.