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Exposing little known atrocities in Bengal

How an historical documentary series exposed little known atrocities on a grand scale. Three Million told how during WW2 at least three million Indians died in the Bengal Famine.

How historical documentaries can expose little known atrocities on a grand scale. The series Three Million tells of how during World War Two, at least three million Indians - who were British subjects - died in the Bengal Famine. We hear your comments and talk to presenter, Kavita Puri.

Presenter: Rajan Datar
Producer: Howard Shannon.
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