CHINDITS | Full Documentary | Commemorating Indian Soldiers' forgotten participation in World War

Officially commissioned by Military Literature Festival and Government of Punjab to commemorate the participation of Indian Soldiers on World War II's 75th anniversary. Presented in a sweet storytelling narration using archives footage and pictures, a feel of martial music, bringing out unknown and proud history of valour and moral. Created with the purpose to restore military history as an educational tool for Schools throughout Punjab initially, latest showcased as Official Selection (Finalist) at BRICS Russia 2020 programme.
Indian Soldiers makes the most experienced force in the world, with rich traditions and heritage. CHINDITS narrates the values and ethos of an Indian Soldier, by Military Historian, Lt Gen Shergill.
A Film by Paper Weight Entertainment,
Narrated by Anindya Chakravorty,
Premiered at Military Literature Festival 2019, Chandigarh.
#ADGPI #IndianArmy #WorldWar #MilitaryLiteratureFestival #Indian #IndianSoldiers #worldwar2 #worldwarsecond

[@krisMcA82]

As a British citizen who’s grandad was an RSM in 🇬🇧 India Corps and served as a Chindit SF in Burma 🇲🇲 42/45 . I strongly agree that India 🇮🇳 has outstanding warriors and it’s people are warriors. Helped and sacrificed so much during both wars . Well recognised in 🇬🇧 for your help. Outstanding 🇬🇧🇮🇳💯💪🏻

[@rjglennon2219]

A big thank you to all the indian troops who fought for our freedom may your gods bless yo all.a grateful brit.

[@joanmatchett8100]

My Father was a Chindit, very brave men.

[@drrahulgogoimaxillofacialp3447]

My grand father was in the air force in Eastern India during the war.

[@mr.whostheboss9884]

India's contribution in 2nd World War is virtually unknown. These stories should be tapped by our Bollywood industry and spread to people, like Hollywood has done so successfully. The bravery of these men have been forgetten.

[@vyasasss1116]

Brothelwood doesn't give a damn abt Indian patriots. They ll make movies on jihadis and terrorists but never on patriots of this land!

[@bek19804]

George Swift from Staffordshire was my grandad and a chindit. And I loved him very much

[@ramamurtipaluri2420]

Thanks for the quick exchange of information, which shows how much we are still involved to appreciate the valour and sufferings endured by those forgotten great men and I repeat and their families.

[@JamieJudd-q9u]

We couldn’t of won without the Indian army contribution end of story 🇮🇳 🇬🇧 🇮🇳👌

[@Paperweightindia]

True that

[@midknightfenerir]

The Third Indian Infantry Division also called The Chindits.

[@ramamurtipaluri2420]

I read a lot about Chindits adventures. Unbelievable

[@PaulSinghSelhi-VFX-TUTORIALS]

Bole So Nihal !! Sat Sri Akal !! Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh !!

[@Anonymo13]

Beautifully narrated with mind boggling video! Gen. Shergill's comments were icing on the cake!

[@JohnCosmas]

My uncle Major Dimi Cassimati was a Greek man in the 1/1 Punjab regiment of the 5th Indian Infantry Division, who he told me, was involved in the relief of Kohima and the march to Mandalay through Burma. He also told me he ferried very large number of tanks to the Russians through Iran after being withdrawn from the North African campaign.

[@finalassault07oct42]

Shame Our policy makers, Bollywood,they don't cover these true stories ever.

[@ramamurtipaluri2420]

My late father was a Major in British 8th Army and fought in the middle east throughout the warn and I recollect his numerous chats with me nostalgically regaling with his war time experiences. Indian soldiers are brave soldiers. The then British government sought Indian involvement in WW 2 to give independence to India and promised lot of goodies for soldiers after they return from the war such as job priorities and promised that their war experience will be merged with their civilian jobs. The post war Indian government did not honour this by saying they fought for the British. This had an impact on pensions ultimately when my father retired.

[@markwilkie3677]

My grandfather was already a full time Soldier at the outbreak of war, serving as an RSM in the 2nd Battalion of the Black Watch (Highlanders). They relieved the Australians who were under siege in Tobruk , then linked up with the British 8th Army after breaking out , suffering almost 90% casualties in the process. They fought together with the 8th in `operation crusader`, before returning to India, where my Father and Uncle were born and lived before the outbreak of war. The battalion were converted into Chindits as their purpose in India was to train for (he was a PE instructor) and take part in the 2nd Chindit invasion, behind Japanese lines in Burma. Like your father he somehow survived. He never spoke of his experience. It has just crossed my mind that I may qualify for Indian citizenship.... Very best wishes from Scotland!

[@ramamurtipaluri2420]

Mark nice to hear from you. Hitler was a racist and expansonist. A greedy monster who caused millions of deaths. We have another one in the making from China. These demons from non-democratic nations have to be crushed. By the way the articcle we shared had mothing much about Chindits. What a valour and loss of life. Even now I think it was perhaps worth from the morale point of view, but that was vitallly needed at that time. You menctioned Tobruk. Yes my dad was in Tobrulk, Egypt, North Africa and in Didecanese island in Greece. These people were rushed there from the middle east when Hitler invaded the Greek island. My late father was there in every action there and even was injured. After the war he became a famous psychiatrist. Mark I visited Edinburgh - Scotland what a lovely place.

[@markwilkie3677]

@@ramamurtipaluri2420 Thank you for your reply, I absolutely agree with you. My grandfather was also involved in the defence of Crete, having to be evacuated from Heraklion airfield, due to an overwhelming German airborne invasion. This happened before the relief of the Australian garrisons in Tobruk. He is mentioned in the book `Monty`s Highlanders` 51st Highland division in WW2`as RSM Wilkie gave a lecture on `a soldier’s conditions in India`, This was on board the troop ship Empress of Australia. She was part of an escorted convoy of troopships, en route to India from UK in order to train and prepare for the 2nd Chindit expedition in 1944. They became part of `Special Force, 3rd Indian Infantry Division` alongside other British, Indian, and African Infantry brigades. Burma and Ghurkha rifles too, and others. None of this would have been possible without the predominantly American volunteer pilots who supplied round the clock air cover and airdrops of food, ammunition and medical supplies. They (The Black Watch) among others arrived behind enemy lines by glider on a jungle cleared airstrip called Aberdeen, named after the Scottish City. They formed two columns no`s 42 and 73 of approximately 200 men each. I’m unsure which one he was part of. Although I have read war diary accounts from both, describing many instances of horrific close combat situations while being greatly outnumbered.

[@markwilkie3677]

Your Father must have been a very special man indeed, to have risen to the rank of Major. Leading his men into many atrocious battles throughout the duration of the war. Its an achievement just to survive these horrors, but to go on to excel in the field of Psychiatry afterwards is quite remarkable. You and your family must be very proud of him and his achievements, he surely helped many people in his lifetime. We are blessed that our loved ones somehow survived this Hell on Earth, but we are the lucky ones. let us never forget those who paid the ultimate price for our freedoms which are all too easily taken for granted. Edinburgh is a beautiful City, I spent 10 years there and can see the city across the water from where I live in Fife. Very best regards to you and your family.

[@avinashd517]

My great grandfather served in then madras contingent of British Indian army and was volunteer in ww2.

[@RashiSinhaTYCC]

Another class viceo by PWE ... Keep up the good work!

[@ramamurtipaluri2420]

Yes Mark. So nice to interact on my favourite topic. Hope I am not disturbing you. I am one of those post war baby boon fellows. Perhaps I inculcated some kind of military genes added to my fathers war time stories. War adventures are nice to hear and read, but to experience war is another. My father used to tell me about his first posting as a Captain in Egypt when the Brits were facing defeat after defeat in the middle east. He actually went as a replacement for a dead officer. He reached the remnants of his unit in the desert just a few days after a horrible engagement. His British CO welcomed him to reorganise. My father told me there were still burning and smoking vehicles, lot of causalities and many uncleared bodies. He used to sleep under a smoking vehicle. When I was 17 I was furiously preparing to join our National Defence Academy but my mother did not want that to happen. She said she can not go through the agony again. She said when my father was away for long periods of time there used to be no news and she would not know where he is. She could, however, guess from his censored letters months later from the bits of information such as "oh it is immensely hot, water is hard to come, everywhere sand, dates are very sweet here and plenty of them too, lot of firing around all the time etc". There are so many wars after WW 2, but that was something. After the war he continued with a peace time rank of a Captain. Then the same story suddenly he was asked to report in Kashmir from Madras. Our family could not stand anymore so he returned to civilian life. But the soldier in him did not die until he died at the age of 95.

[@markwilkie3677]

Hi Rama, I`m pleased to be able to share the little I know with you, and find it equally interesting to hear what you have told us of your father and family. He must have had tremendous courage and resolve to survive his first posting, never mind what was to follow. This must have been a traumatic experience, but he clearly kept his head and made the most of a bad situation. But what an awful introduction, its not as if he could change his mind about the new job offer either. I cant begin to imagine the experience of a soldiers wife, especially during wartime, so I would have respected your mothers opinion too. I know my grandmother found it very challenging. Your family made the right decision, your father was obviously a leader and a man who would make a success of whatever career he pursued. You must have enjoyed many an interesting conversation with him into his old age.

[@ramamurtipaluri2420]

Mark nice to hear from you. I think all over the world soldiers are made of special kind of steel and when they are battle hardened that makes their thought invincible. I was unknowingly molded by his thoughts. I found him umflappable, so balanced and the kind that even if the sky is colapsing he would hold it saying "hey guys no problem I wil hold it meanwhile you go to your safety". Even if Tsunami occurs its not an issue. He used to say for every problem you can find a solution. Do not lament why so and so occurred,find out the best solution. That attitude gave me tremendous confidence to face any situation.

[@markwilkie3677]

Hi Rama. Thanks for your reply. Yes there has to be something deep within to allow `normal` men to cope in the face of such adversity. You are blessed to have had such a person to guide you. My grandfather saved a man from drowning when he was 12 years old in 1916, I have his framed award for valour signed by Robert Baden Powell, founder of the boy scout movement. In 1920 at the age of 16, he signed up for 25 years service with the Black Watch. He was offered a commission to stay on after 1945, but refused, as my grandmother had had enough, she had never known married life other than as a soldiers wife. His last action was as a Chindit. He was never wounded, but according to my father, suffered from sporadic night terrors. He was employed as a railway porter at the local station after the war, and served as a Church elder until his death in 1975. He never spoke about the war. but my Mother told me he would happily talk about the places he had been, especially India and his love of the food. We have his Kilt, Machete and a Bible from the Holy land along with pictures of him sitting next to the Queen with his Battalion. Also his Burma Star and other honours in his memory. Like your father, he was a soldier to the end.

[@ramamurtipaluri2420]

Very interesting video, but the title of the article menctions about Chindits. However, there is very little about the valour and sacrifices of Wingate's Chidits. What hardship and valour of those men. All forgotten and among numerous Euripean and Pacific actions hardly anything is thought about Chindits and the Slim's forgotten 14th Army.

[@Paperweightindia]

Agree. Objective was to give an overall view with an identifiable title.

[@parikshitsinghsolanki3468]

Thank you.

[@parthrana423]

Those last words by General on professionalism of a Warrior⚡💫

[@MuhammadTahir-er7ur]

My maternal grandfather Capt Sher Zaman Khan was also part of this campaign Punjab then Hongkong Regt....Village Lalugali , NW Pakistan Region..

[@rooftopcat1785]

Respect,honor, salute, i have a question, since so many soldiers contracted malaria, was it hard to get mepacrin supply out to the troops?

[@shrenikbaid8634]

Image of INDIAN map is wrongly depicted at 01:14 sir

[@Anonymo13]

It should have been that of undivided preindependent India

[@mehulgoswami5329]

Jai HIND.

[@djhorseworld]

Jai Hind !

[@danclayberger770]

I find the whitewashed ramblings of Lt Gen TS Shergill (retd.) Miltary Historian interesting. Especially towards the end when he says ".....there's a big difference between a warrior and a killer.....".

[@gamvivo565]

Masterclass

[@pratipkarmakar01]

👍👍👍👍

[@kamalrawat1538]

Sir belongs to 9 Deccan Horse

[@krisMcA82]

Excellent video but that rt general was extremely bias lol but aren’t they all lol

[@Kalaswalia]

Chindits? The special force by that name had no Indian combat troops. Its fighting soldiers were British and Gorkhas. Indians contributed the logistic elements.

[@nawahsangbo7491]

To remind you sir not every Gorkha soldiers were from Nepal half of them were from Darjeeling,Sikkim,Dehradun & Himachal.

[@RollNo_21]

🕯️🙏.

[@sailordoc2818]

It’s’ Kor’ not corpse

[@rameshparekh581]

This is glorifying and legitimizing British colonization of India.

[@vyasasss1116]

No... just a tribute to Indian soldiers.

[@sailendrayalamanchili4126]

It is about the glorious traditions of the Indian Army, and their valuable contribution in deciding the outcome of ww2. Had the Axis powers triumphed, ihe world would be very different today, most of humanity would have been enslaved.

[@deltacoy8758]

I better prefer INA...soldiers

[@scaleyback217]

This is merely remembering a large number of young men who volunteered to risk their lives to fight fascism and support their British brothers in arms. Nothing more. These men deserve your respect not your scorn. As do the British/Australian/NZ/African soldiers who fought and died to stop the Japanese doing to India what they did to China. Britain needs no legitimacy - it is merely a statement of history. I grew up amongst Ghurka and Indian soldiers and my father drummed it into me as a young boy that if ever I should find myself in any sort of danger to find either a Ghurka soldier or an Indian soldier of the Malaysian Army - they would guarantee no harm came to me. I never heard or saw anything which would lead me to think otherwise - I certainly never forgot the lesson and made sure when I was sat alone on the trains (Which was often) to sit closely to the Ghurkas or the Sikhs and I cannot remember one single journey where I was not assured by them I was not alone and to tell me not to worry as they would watch over me. Good, honourable and honest young soldiers who could have just ignored me but never did.