The Post Office of India in the Great War (Classic Reprint)

The Post Office of India in the Great War reveals how the Indian Post Office served armies across deserts, sea lanes, and front-line zones during a world at war, told through vivid officer‑level accounts.

This nonfiction collection gathers firsthand narratives and official reports from the field. It offers a multi‑voice portrait of a busy, under‑stated service, showing how mail, money orders, and telegraph networks kept units connected even under extreme strain. The book emphasizes practical work, human endurance, and the everyday logistics that powered a vast postal system behind the front lines.

• Real stories from the field, written by and about young officers and their teams
• How Field Post Offices operated in diverse theaters, from the Middle East to the Caucasus
• The challenges of money orders, currency exchange, and wartime finance in hostile environments
• The personal side of service, including dedication, teamwork, and the quiet heroism of postal workers