Fourth Battalion Duke of Connaught's Own Tenth Baluch Regiment in the Great War
Language: English
Published by Naval & Military Press, 2007
- Hardcover
- New

Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United KingdomRia Christie Collections
5-star seller
AbeBooks seller since March 25, 2015
Hardcover
Condition: New
US$ 66.46
US$ 16.19 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: Over 20 available
Add to basketFree 30-day returns
Item description from seller
In.
Seller Inventory # ria9781847347930_new
- Title
- Fourth Battalion Duke of Connaught's Own Tenth Baluch Regiment in the Great War
- Author
- Thatcher, W S
- Publisher
- Naval & Military Press
- Publication year
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1847347932
- ISBN 13
- 9781847347930
The part played by Indian soldiers in the Great War is, as the author of this excellent and excitingly written history correctly complains, somewhat under-appreciated. He blames this on the fact that Regular Army officers in Indian Regiments were too few and too over-worked to write down the essntial facts, while the Indians themselves did not write in English. For W. S. Thatcher, a volunteer who joined up at the outbreak of the war ‘for the duration’ - his service with the Baluchis remained ‘ the great adventure of my life’. The Baluchis served in Flanders, fighting in the battles of Festubert and Neuve Chapelle and Loos in 1915 before the decision was taken to embark them for East Africa. Here they fought against that elusive guerrilla genius Gen. Von Lettow-Vorbeck, and, as Thatcher writes, ‘They responded magnificently’. He adds ‘The East African campaign would have meant very great privation and hardship even if it had been well-organised and run, which it was not. Columns were only too often sent out with inadequate medical equipment, porters even without water bottles. Food was bad. Von Lettow would have managed it better’. Casualties in East Africa were much less than in Flanders, but the regiment was ravaged by dysentery and malaria. The book comes complete with Rolls of Honour; and appendices on awards; organisation of Indian troops; and many maps.
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Ria Christie Collections
Uxbridge, United Kingdom
5-star seller
AbeBooks seller since March 25, 2015
Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
| Item | 6 to 12 business days | 6 to 12 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 16.19 | US$ 16.19 |
Payment methods
Store description
Hello!
Ria Christie Collections is an online venture that was initially set up in 2012 to sell books. We do not have a physical high street store. We are professional online booksellers. We only sell brand new books in perfect condition that we source from various suppliers and the publishers.
Primarily, our aim is to provide an excellent service to all our customers. We always work as a team to achieve this.
Our other objectives are to:
1. Ensure that all our products reach their destination quickly in a safe and secure manner
2. Answer to all our customer queries within 24 hours
3. Ensure that our customers are happy with their purchases
4. Provide all the items at a competitive price
5. Always listen to our customers
Ria Christie Collections is not a registered company. It is a Sole Trader venture. Other key information is shown below:
Contact Person Name: Rakesh Luchmun (Mr)
Storefront Name: Ria Christie Collections
Place of Establishment Address:
Suite B; ARUN House; ARUN Building
Arundel Road
Uxbridge
UB8 2RR
United Kingdom
E-Mail Address: riachristie@hotmail.co.uk
VAT Number: GB 160 5650 25
We always work hard and aim to comply with all of Abebooks Policies.
If you have any issues, please do not hesitate to write to us whether before or after a purchase. We promise to reply to you promptly and, in any case, within 24 hours.
Thank you kindly!
Yours sincerely
Mr Rakesh Luchmun (Founder) and the Ria Christie Collections Team
Specialty
Educational books, Textbooks, Fiction, Non- fictionSeller's business information
Ryefield Investments Limited
175 Pield Heath Road
Uxbridge, United Kingdom UB8 3NL
Terms of sale
All Returns and Refund are as per Abebooks policies.
Shipping terms
Orders usually ship within 2 business days. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required. Thank you!