Culture 9 July 2015 India’s Second World War: the history you don’t hear about As the British lost their grip on India, Punjabi and Bengali soldiers were still sent to the front lines of a European war. By Simon Winchester (Photo By ) An Indian civil defense poster, 1940s. Photo: Imperial War Museum Subscribe to The New Statesman today from only £8.99 per month Subscribe Content from our partners More than a landlord: A future of opportunity Spotlight Towards an NHS fit for the future Spotlight How drones can revolutionise UK public services Spotlight