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171. The Bengal Famine: Chaos in Calcutta

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Famine and Liberation: The Bengal Crisis

This chapter examines the Bengal famine during World War II and the British government's response amid fears of Japanese invasion. It highlights the complexities of propaganda, the Indian National Army's role, and the colonial government's efforts to censor the truth about famine conditions in India.

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