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The History of the Twentieth Century

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The Forgotten Famine: A Historical Reflection

This chapter explores the devastating famine in Bengal during 1943, driven by a British distribution system favoring the war effort over the needs of the population. It critiques the failures of both British and local authorities, and contrasts historical responses to more recent natural disasters in the region.

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