98 Y.O. British Soldier Reveals TRUTH About India's Partition | Dr. James M. Neilson

From the British Empire to Indian Independence, and from a soldier to an anesthesiologist, Dr. James M. Neilson shares his remarkable journey spanning nearly a century. Born in Scotland during the Great Depression, he served in the Indian Army, witnessed pivotal moments of history, and transformed his views on colonialism, democracy, and humanity. Join us as he reflects on life-changing events, regrets, and the heroes who shaped his philosophy. Join My GroSocial Newsletter: → https://newsletter.grosocial.io Key Highlights: Thoughts on India's Partition and Mahatma Gandhi. Witnessing the surgery that changed his life. His biggest regret and message for future generations. Don’t miss this extraordinary interview with a 98-year-old who has lived through history! Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 02:28 Childhood and joining the British Army 06:33 Landing in India 10:42 Perspective on Indian soldiers 13:23 A life-changing moment in Burma 15:35 Subhas Chandra Bose 17:51 Jallianwala Bagh massacre 19:16 How British treated Indians 23:24 Opinion about the Crown 26:06 Independence and India’s partition 31:05 His views on Mahatma Gandhi 34:04 Leaving India 36:34 Career after leaving the military 44:03 On international politics (Canada, US, Britain and Donald Trump) 45:59 On Narendra Modi 48:44 The Kohinoor Diamond 50:23 One advice to everyone and his biggest regret 53:23 End