Indian military contribution to WWI Flashcards
1
Q
what was the first battle
A
Ypres - heavy losses
2
Q
what was indian used for
A
men and material became crucial source of supply for allies
3
Q
where was the british force surrounded
A
Kut-Al-Amara
4
Q
who did the british force surrender to at Kut-Al-Amara
A
to the turks
5
Q
what did the war office fear
A
that indian soldiers werent going to be able to handle another winter during war
6
Q
where were the indian troops sent instead
A
middle east
7
Q
how many men were sent overseas
A
1.5 million men
8
Q
how many animals were sent overseas
A
184,350
9
Q
how many men died
A
over 60,000
