A concise illustrated study of the troops of India's North-West Frontier in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

For over a hundred years British and Indian troops were engaged on the North-West Frontier of India policing the tribes, mounting expeditions, and guarding against the ever-present threat from Russia. Populated mainly by Pathans, one of the fiercest warrior races on earth, the Frontier came to be known as 'The Grim' by generations of British soldiers.

This book details not only the three Afghan wars but also the issues surrounding Chitral, Malakand and Tirah. Colour illustrations and photographs offer a rare glimpse into life on the Frontier, illuminating Lord Curzon's remark, 'No man who has read a page of Indian history will ever prophesy about the frontier'.

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<p>Introduction<br />First Afghan War<br />Retreat and Massacre<br />Second Afghan War<br />Chitral, Malakand and Tirah<br />Third Afghan War<br />The Last Years <br />The Plates</p>
A concise illustrated study of the troops of India's North-West Frontier in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780850452754
Publisert
1990-10-25
Utgiver
Vendor
Osprey Publishing
Vekt
194 gr
Høyde
248 mm
Bredde
184 mm
Dybde
5 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
48

Illustratør

Om bidragsyterne

Robert Wilkinson-Latham specializes in military uniforms and weapons and has written many titles to include a multitude of historical events. His previous works for Osprey include the highly acclaimed ‘Napoleon’s Artillery’.

Angus McBride was one of the world's most respected historical illustrators, and contributed to countless Osprey titles over several decades.