North-West Frontier 1837–1947 cover
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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'.

Table of Contents

Introduction
First Afghan War
Retreat and Massacre
Second Afghan War
Chitral, Malakand and Tirah
Third Afghan War
The Last Years
The Plates

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Published 25 Dec 1977
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 48
ISBN 9780850452754
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 40 black-and-white and 8 colour illustrations
Dimensions 248 x 184 mm
Series Men-at-Arms
Short code MAA 72
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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