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Originally Posted by Robin
In both worl wars Britain was aided by citizens of the Empire and Commonwealth.
We have a duty to these people first. The EU comes someway after.
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Tens of thousands of Indians fought for the Nazis and Japs in the Indian National Army.
There were 45,000 Indian troops from Malaya captured and assembled in Singapore when the Japanese captured it. Of these, about 5,000 refused to join the First INA. The INA at this time had 40,000 recruits. The Japanese were prepared to arm 16,000. When the "first INA" collapsed, about 4,000 withdrew. The Second INA, commanded by Subhash Chandra Bose, started with 12,000 troops. Further recruitment of ex-Indian army personnel added about 8,000-10,000. About 18,000 Indian civilians enlisted during this time. In 1945, at the end of the INA, it consisted of about 40,000 soldiers.
Loyal fellows these colonial merceneries arnt they!
Thats before we even mention the fact that more Black troops fought for the Fascists than fought for Britain in the war.