Bengal famine: Searching for lost voices from WW2’s forgotten tragedy

World War II was a tumultuous time in history, with tragedies and triumphs that shaped the world we live in today. One of the forgotten tragedies of this time was the Bengal famine, which ravaged the Indian state of Bengal in 1943.

The famine was caused by a combination of factors, including poor government policies, natural disasters, and the effects of the war itself. Millions of people in Bengal were left without enough food to eat, and many died from starvation and related illnesses.

Despite the scale of the tragedy, the voices of those who lived through the Bengal famine have largely been forgotten. Historians and researchers are now working to uncover these lost voices, in an effort to understand the full extent of the suffering that took place during this dark chapter in history.

By listening to the stories of those who experienced the famine firsthand, we can ensure that their voices are not lost to history. It is important to remember the lessons of the past, so that we can work towards preventing similar tragedies from happening in the future.