Are there British troops in India?
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Are there British troops in India?
The Indian Army was an important part of the British Empire’s forces, both in India and abroad, particularly during the First World War and the Second World War….
| British Indian Army | |
|---|---|
| Branch | Army |
| Size | First World War: ≈1,750,000 Second World War: ≈2,500,000 |
| Garrison/HQ | GHQ India |
| Colors | Red, Gold, Light Blue |
Did the British army invade India?
Britain simply did not have the resources to invade India and conquer it by force. However, British leaders were very effective in choosing which princes they allied with, and which ones they fought.
Is India free from British?
Independence Day marks the end of British rule in 1947 and the establishment of a free and independent Indian nation. It also marks the anniversary of the partition of the subcontinent into two countries, India and Pakistan, which occurred at midnight on August 14–15, 1947.
Why did Britain conquer India?
The British were able to take control of India mainly because India was not united. The British signed treaties and made military and trading alliances with many of the independent states that made up India. The British were very effective at infiltrating these states and gradually taking control.
How is the British military better than the Indian military?
The British military is substantially better trained and equipped than India’s armed forces. This is to be expected, as whilst India and the UK have a similar military budget, India has to spread that budget across almost x10 more personnel. The UK also has far better power projection, perhaps second only to the United States.
Could India defeat the UK in a war with NATO?
If India is the aggressor, then NATO has The UK’s back and there’s really no comprehensible way in which India could even dream of confronting the entirety of NATO in combat. Let’s discount NATO. 1 on 1. Fact is, neither country could invade the other, while The UK may have many overseas basis, its military is shrinking in numbers.
Why does the UK have no aircraft carriers in India?
As of now, The UK has no carriers too, this extremely limits their force projection capabilities. Even with carriers, it would be menacing for 100–120 carrier based aircraft to combat The whole Indian airforce and navy in their backyard.
Would Britain come to India’s aid if she is attacked?
It’s actually far more likely that Britain would come to India’s aid if she were attacked…. (yes really) though I expect our proud Indian friends would not call on Britain for aid given our complicated colonial history. Pity though because we do like you guys and we will always be in your debt given your support in the world wars.