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The Bengal Famine of 1943: Churchill, War, and the Great Calcutta Deaths
In 1943, a catastrophic famine struck Bengal, killing an estimated 2–3 million people. Unlike earlier famines caused primarily by drought, this one was man-made, a product of wartime policies, colonial neglect, and Churchill's controversial decisions. Lucas and Luna explore the famine's origins: the Japanese occupation of Burma cutting off rice imports, the British 'denial policy' destroying boats in coastal areas to prevent Japanese use, and the diversion of grain to feed European troops and build up war reserves. They discuss the role of Churchill, who famously said the…
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