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@ Today I learned
2025-03-03 17:51:03
TIL the British-induced Bengal famine of 1943 killed 3.8 Million people due to Winston Churchill's prejudiced decision that food rations for the Bengal Province of British India be diverted to stockpile for World War II food shortages for soldiers.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bengal_famine_of_1943
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