Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

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Could Indian mountain troops be sent to Greece?

Suitable troops would still need timely planning, shipping, and release from India's own defence.

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Question

Could Indian mountain troops be sent to Greece?

Short answer

Troops from mountainous regions of northern India could be suitable, but organising their deployment in time would be difficult.

Notes

Mountain experience makes troops from northern India a plausible choice for Greece. Someone would still need to propose the transfer early enough, arrange the ships, and move the units into position. Soviet policy creates another constraint. If the Soviet Union appeared likely to join the Axis, Britain could prefer to keep those troops in India against a possible advance through Afghanistan.