The Story Of The Malakand Field Force
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Sprache:Englisch
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Verlag:Kessinger Publishing, LLC
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Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
17.06.2004
Verlag
Kessinger Publishing, LLCSeitenzahl
212
Maße (L/B/H)
23,5/19,1/1,2 cm
Gewicht
406 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-4191-8410-9
The Story Of The Malakand Field Force is a book written by Winston S. Churchill, which chronicles his experiences as a young British army officer during the Malakand campaign in India in 1897. The book provides a detailed account of the military operations carried out by the British forces against the rebellious tribesmen in the Malakand region of present-day Pakistan. Churchill's vivid descriptions of the battles, the terrain, and the people involved bring the events to life and provide a unique insight into the challenges faced by the British in their efforts to maintain control over their Indian empire. The book also offers a glimpse into Churchill's early career as a soldier and his emerging political views, which would later shape his role as one of the most significant figures of the 20th century. Overall, The Story Of The Malakand Field Force is a fascinating historical document that offers a compelling account of a pivotal moment in British imperial history.The episode with which this chapter is concerned is one that has often occurred on the out-post line of civilisation, and which is peculiarly frequent in the history of a people whose widespread Empire is fringed with savage tribes. A small band of soldiers or settlers, armed with the resources of science, and strengthened by the cohesion of mutual trust, are assailed in some isolated post, by thousands of warlike and merciless enemies. Usually the courage and equipment of the garrison enable them to hold out until a relieving force arrives, as at Rorke's Drift, Fort Chitral, Chakdara or Gulistan. But sometimes the defenders are overwhelmed, and, as at Saraghari or Khartoum, none are left to tell the tale.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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