9. British Colonial Forces’ Actions in India
During World War II, British colonial forces in India employed repressive measures against independence movements, notably during the 1943 Bengal famine. The British administration’s policies, including the seizure of surplus food and transport, increased rice exports, and a massive cyclone, led to the deaths of an estimated 3 million people (ft.com). Additionally, the British “denial policy” involved confiscating boats and other resources to prevent them from falling into Japanese hands, further exacerbating the crisis
