1. India’s Role Date Today we will:
Learning Gain: All learners will explore the contributions of India in World War II on and off the battlefield.
Today we will:
Discuss the reasons for Indian involvement in WW2
Examine the attitudes of British people towards Indian soldiers.
Explore the ethics of Indian soldiers being referred to was “The Forgotten Volunteers.”

2. Write down anything in GREEN.
India’s Role
Main Task
Write down anything in GREEN.
India fought in the war as part of the British empire
India had no political power before WW2
Britain offered political independence in exchange for Indian soldiers’ participation in the war
Many Indians volunteered to serve in the war, even though their government was not happy about it
Some Indians felt “enslaved” by Britain, but most feared worse treatment if Japan and Germany won the war
Indians fought in Europe and Asia against German and Japanese forces; often, they fought alongside the British

3. India’s Role
Main Task
As you watch this video, please take notes about anything that might help you answer the following question:
“What does the term “Forgotten Volunteers” mean, and how were Indian soldiers mistreated during and after World War II?”

4. India’s Role
Plenary
Write 2 detailed paragraphs to answer the following question, based on what you learned from the video.
“What does the term “Forgotten Volunteers” mean, and how were Indian soldiers mistreated during and after World War II?”
The term “Forgotten Volunteers” refers to… I think it means … The way Indian soldiers were treated was …
Some examples of Indian soldiers being mistreated were…