The Whirlwind

Tag: InternationalRevolutionaries

  • Madame Cama Too Late for Savarkar’s Rescue

    Madame Cama Too Late for Savarkar’s Rescue

    The dramatic escape of Vinayak Damodar (Veer) Savarkar at the port of Marseilles in July 1910 remains one of the most notable episodes of India’s revolutionary struggle. Under strict British custody, Savarkar attempted a daring flight through the porthole of the docked S.S. Morea, swimming  through the harbor waters to set foot on French soil.…

  • Savarkar’s Intermezzo in Paris

    Savarkar’s Intermezzo in Paris

    Vinayak Damodar (Veer) Savarkar’s time in Paris (1909–1910) marked a decisive chapter in his revolutionary journey. It was a period of exile, reflection, and renewed determination, shaped by both personal hardship and the escalating storm of the Indian independence struggle. A Period of Strain and Loss The latter part of 1909 was fraught with turmoil…