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The North West frontier of India was ruled by Durrani kings from Afghanistan then by the Sikhs, some of whom came from the Punjab, and eventually by the British after they had defeated the Sikhs in 1846. The Story and Gallantry of the North West Frontier 1849-1947 describes the various expeditions during British rule in order to keep the peace, and attempts to civilize the independent tribes with descriptions of many acts of courage and gallantry. The British fought three wars with Afghanistan where even today war of a different kind and scale rages. During World War II a battalion of Afridis and other independent tribes was re-enlisted into the Indian Army to train as commandos. They were sent to PAIFORCE and helped to protect communications by road and rail for vast quantities of arms imported for Aid to Russia. On return to India the battalion reverted to the Civil Armed Forces and became the Khyber Rifles once again.
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The Story and Gallantry of the North West Frontier 1849-1947
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Clio Publishing, 2002
ISBN 10: 0954265009
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. The book is made up of articles first published in Military Chest. It sets the political and geographical scene before discussing the different expeditions during British rule in order to keep the peace, and attempts to civilise independent tribes. It has a glossary and is illustrated with some black and white photographs. The author was part of the Indian Army and Political Service. Looks unread. India. Seller Inventory # 027436
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