A Leicestershire Soldier in the Second Sikh War

Recollections of a Corporal of the 32nd Regiment of Foot in India 1848-49

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John Ryder

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Paperback / softback

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The final defeat of the Sikhs of the Punjab This book, originally humbly and ambiguously titled 'Four Year's Service in India', is a treasure trove for students of the Sikh Wars and of the experiences of an ordinary soldier of the early Victorian age who not only possessed the talent to relate his experiences, but who fortunately for posterity had the inclination for the task. This is the best of eyewitness accounts of war because it is a detailed and well observed view-in the main-of a comparatively short period of time. Much of Ryder's book concerns the siege, storm and taking of the fortress stronghold of Mooltan and in this he has left us one of its most informed and comprehensive sources, made all the finer as it comes from an 'other rank' concerned daily with the business of combat and survival. Ryder also gives a superb account of the Battle of Goojerat. Highly recommended.

Release date Australia

September 22nd, 2009

Author

John Ryder

Audience

General (US: Trade)

Pages

216

Dimensions

140x216x12

ISBN-13

9781846777615

Product ID

3486179

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