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INA and Subhash Chandra Bose from "summary" of India's Struggle for Independence by Bipan Chandra,Mridula Mukherjee,Aditya Mukherjee,K N Panikkar,Sucheta Mahajan
The Indian National Army (INA) was a significant development in India's struggle for independence. It was founded by Subhash Chandra Bose, a prominent leader of the Indian Nationalist movement. Bose believed that armed struggle was necessary to overthrow British rule in India. He felt that non-violent methods were no longer effective and that a military force was needed to achieve independence. Bose's vision for the INA was to create a powerful army that would fight alongside the Axis powers against the British in World War II. He believed that by aligning with countries like Japan and Germany, India could gain support for its independence struggle. Bose travelled to various countries, including Japan, to seek assistance and form alliances for the INA. The INA recruited Indian soldiers who were captured by the Japanese in various battles in Southeast Asia. These soldiers were taken prisoner by the British, but Bose saw an opportunity to use them for his cause. The INA grew rapidly in numbers and soon became a formidable force in the region. The INA played a crucial role in the Burma Campaign, where it fought against the British alongside the Japanese forces. The INA's victories in battles like the Siege of Imphal and the Battle of Kohima showcased its military strength and boosted the morale of Indians fighting for independence. However, the INA's campaign ultimately faced defeat as the Allied forces gained the upper hand in the war. Bose's death in a plane crash in 1945 also dealt a severe blow to the INA's morale and leadership. Despite its eventual defeat, the INA's legacy lived on in the hearts of many Indians who saw it as a symbol of resistance against British colonialism. The INA and Subhash Chandra Bose's efforts demonstrated the willingness of Indians to fight for their freedom and showed that armed struggle could be a powerful tool in the struggle for independence. Bose's leadership and vision inspired many to join the INA and contributed to the broader movement for independence in India.
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