How Europe is Indebted to the Sikhs - World War by Bhupinder Singh Holland Sikh soldiers of Punjab came all the way to Europe ( to help the European people who were forcibly under the occupation of the Germans ) during World War 1. Sikhs have fought in 19 countries in WW 1 and in 25 countries in WW.2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rdqclQKNwk  “In the last two world wars 83,005 turban wearing Sikh soldieers were killed and 109,045 were wounded. They all died or were wounded for the freedom of Britain and the world, and during shell fire, with no other protection but the turban, the symbol of their faith.” – General Sir Frank Messervy “British people are highly indebted and obliged to Sikhs for a long time. I know that within this century we needed their help twice (in two world wars) and they did help us very well. As a result of their timely help, we are today able to live with honour, dignity, and independence. In the war, they fought and died for us, wearing the turbans.” – Sir Winston Churchill