Tag: India

Codes, Communications, and Country: Kalyani Sen, WRINS

Second Officer Kalyani Sen was a pioneering figure in the Women’s Royal Indian Naval Service (WRINS) during the Second World War.

Wings of Courage: First Indian Air Force Officer DFC

Karun Krishna Majumdar, affectionately known as “Jumbo” Majumdar, remains one of the most distinguished figures in the annals of Indian military aviation.

Sepoy Namdeo Jadhav VC: An Indian Soldier’s Bravery in Italy

Sepoy Namdeo Jadhav (18 November 1921 – 2 August 1984) earned the highest military honour for gallantry, the Victoria Cross (VC), for his actions during the Second World War.

The Hard-Fought Ground of Monte Cassino

In the brutal winter and into the spring of 1944, amongst the windswept peaks of central Italy, a battle unfolded that etched itself into the memory of the Second World War. The Battle of Monte Cassino, also known as the Battle for Rome, raged for four long months, becoming a crucible where the resolve of Allied forces was tested to its very limit. The Allied troops at Monte Cassino comprised soldiers from America, Britain, Canada, France, (pre-partition) India, New Zealand, Poland, Morocco, Algeria and South Africa.

Battles of Kohima and Imphal

In the colossal tapestry of the Second World War, some battles are remembered more than others. Yet, taking place in the hills and jungles of Northeast India are two often overlooked conflicts that deserve to be better remembered: the Battles of Kohima and Imphal.