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British and Indian soldiers at Bombay, India, First World War, 1914, (c1920). Creator: Unknown

British and Indian soldiers at Bombay, India, First World War, 1914, (c1920). India's Army for the European War: Unloading Regimental Baggage before embarking at Alexandra Dock, Bombay, [Mumbai]. Over one million Indian troops in the British Indian Army (of the Raj) fought in the European, Mediterranean and the Middle East theatres of war. At least 74,187 Indian soldiers died, with 67,000 wounded. From "The Great World War - A History" Volume I, edited by Frank A Mumby. [The Gresham Publishing Company Ltd, London, c1920]

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