Japanese policy and the Indian National Army

Abstract

Stephen F. Cohen states in an article in Pacific Affairs titled "Subhas Chandra Bose and the Indian National Army," "Little is known about the maneuvering and influence of the Japanese upon the creation and organization of the INA during the period Bose was its Commander."1. This paper attempts to illuminate this phase of Japan's southward push during the Pacific War, focussing on Japanese policy. Actually Mr. Cohen's remarks apply equally well to the first INA commanded by General Mohan Singh. I must at this point acknowledge my dept to Dr. K.K. Ghosh who preceded me in the study of the IPA and who since Mr. Cohen wrote has helped to dispel our ignorance.