""The Story of the Malakand Field Force"" is a non-fiction book written by Winston S. Churchill, detailing his experiences as a young British army officer during the Malakand campaign of 1897. The book offers a vivid account of the military campaign against the Pashtun tribes in the North-West Frontier Province of British India. Churchill describes the difficulties faced by the British army in fighting against the fierce and determined tribesmen, and the challenges of navigating the treacherous terrain of the region. He ...
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""The Story of the Malakand Field Force"" is a non-fiction book written by Winston S. Churchill, detailing his experiences as a young British army officer during the Malakand campaign of 1897. The book offers a vivid account of the military campaign against the Pashtun tribes in the North-West Frontier Province of British India. Churchill describes the difficulties faced by the British army in fighting against the fierce and determined tribesmen, and the challenges of navigating the treacherous terrain of the region. He also provides insights into the cultural and social aspects of the Pashtun tribes, and their resistance to British rule. The book offers a unique perspective on the early career of one of the most prominent figures of the 20th century, and provides a valuable historical account of an important period in British colonial 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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Hard to beat Churchill when it comes to historical narrative and observation. A prime example of Churchill's prose and astute observations not just of the military campaign but also of the society and culture in which he found himself. His commentary is as telling and accurate today as it was then. An excellent read.
