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Bangladesh: War of liberation

Introduction | Atrocities | Fatalities | Ending | Coding | Works Cited | Notes Introduction Separated by more than 1,000 miles, distinct cultures, economic disparities, and profound political differences, West Pakistan (Pakistan) and East Pakistan (Bangladesh) struggled to function as … Continue reading

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India: Partition

Introduction | Atrocities | Fatalities | Ending | Coding | Works Cited | Notes Introduction The push for Indian independence quickly gained momentum following World War II; alongside demands for independence from Great Britain was a second movement to create … Continue reading

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