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Farthest Field: An Indian Story of the Second World War by Raghu Karnad [Hardcover] (rare books)

Farthest Field: An Indian Story of the Second World War by Raghu Karnad [Hardcover] (rare books)

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Farthest Field: An Indian Story of the Second World War is a powerful and deeply personal account that brings to light a forgotten chapter of Indian history the role of Indian soldiers in World War II. Through the lens of his own family, Raghu Karnad tells the story of three young men, his grandfather and two grand-uncles, who served in the British Indian Army and were drawn into the global conflict that reached from the deserts of North Africa to the jungles of Burma. Blending memoir, military history, and investigative journalism, the book uncovers how over 2.5 million Indians fought in the war, the largest volunteer army in history yet remained largely invisible in mainstream historical narratives. Karnad’s prose is both poetic and urgent, shining a light on India’s sacrifices and the human cost of a war waged on distant frontiers.

This is not just a war story, but a reclaiming of memory — national and personal — that restores India’s place in the global history of WWII.

About the Author

Raghu Karnad is an Indian journalist, author, and editor. He is a recipient of the Windham–Campbell Prize for Non-Fiction and was formerly a war correspondent and editor at The Wire. Farthest Field is his debut book, which received critical acclaim for its lyrical storytelling and historical depth. Karnad writes with a unique blend of emotion, personal connection, and investigative rigor, often focusing on overlooked narratives in Indian and global history.

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