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Farthest Field by Raghu Karnad6/28/2023 ![]() Ganny, a doctor who joined the Indian medical service, had a tragically short war: He died at 26, of asthmatic bronchitis. The photos were of Karnad's maternal grandfather, Kodandera Ganapathy - or Ganny - and his brothers-in-law Bobby and Manek. His new book, Farthest Field: An Indian Story of the Second World War, begins with three sepia-toned photos in silver frames in his grandmother's house. Raghu Karnad, an award-winning Indian journalist, uncovers a piece of this story through the history he discovered in his own family. We often hear the story of the Second World War through the experiences of American and British soldiers pitted in battle against Germany and Japan.īut the largest volunteer force in the world then was the Indian Army: More than 2 million Indian men fought for Britain, even as Indian citizens struggled to be free of the British Empire. Your purchase helps support NPR programming. Close overlay Buy Featured Book Title Farthest Field Subtitle An Indian Story of the Second World War Author Raghu Karnad ![]()
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