During World War II, a group of Indian soldiers known as the Indian Legion, or Azad Hind Fauj, fought under the German army. This legion was formed in 1941 with the support of Subhas Chandra Bose, a prominent Indian nationalist leader who sought to use Germany's assistance to liberate India from British rule. The Indian Legion was primarily composed of Indian prisoners of war captured by Axis forces in North Africa, many of whom were former soldiers of the British Indian Army. At its peak, the legion consisted of about 2,500-3,500 men.
The soldiers of the Indian Legion underwent training in Germany and were deployed in various parts of Europe, including France and the Netherlands. They were involved in guarding the Atlantic Wall, a coastal defense line against the anticipated Allied invasion, and some units saw combat in Italy and against the French Resistance. The members of the Indian Legion wore German military uniforms with a distinctive arm patch featuring the Indian tricolor and a springing tiger, symbolizing their identity and aspirations for India's independence. Despite their controversial alliance with the Axis powers, the soldiers of the Indian Legion were driven by a strong desire to fight for their country's freedom, reflecting the complex dynamics of global conflict and anti-colonial struggles during World War II.
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