A matter of honour : an account of the Indian Army, its officers and men
1986, First Edition. London : Macmillan. First paperback edition. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dulled. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Item #432477
ISBN: 0333418379
Physical description; 580 pages illustrations 24 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages 540-545). Contents; Introductory: Ruffle of drums -- How it began: French and English -- Elephants and cavalry: Indian model -- Rock-like infantry: British model -- Crisis upon crisis -- High noon of the Sepoy army -- Army in being -- Generals -- Officers -- Men -- Storm: Gathering darkness -- Fear and its causes -- Storm breaks -- Soldiers of the queen: New army -- Martial classes -- Her majesty's servants -- Under which king ...?: Change on two fronts -- First world war -- Between the wars -- Second world war: Defeat -- Second world war: Victory -- Appendix -- Notes and sources -- Index. Subjects; India Army History. India Army. Great Britain Indian Army History. Indian Army. Great Britain History, Military. India History, Military. India History British occupation, 1765-1947.
Price: €14.95