Much Sounding Of Bugles: The Siege Of Chitral, 1895

Much Sounding Of Bugles: The Siege Of Chitral, 1895

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Author: John Harris
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hutchinson of London, 1975

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

John Harris presents a gripping account of imperial military history in this authoritative narrative of the 1895 Siege of Chitral. The book chronicles the dramatic defense of a remote British outpost in the Hindu Kush, where a small garrison held out against overwhelming tribal forces during a volatile moment in the Great Game. Harris illustrates the strategic urgency, political intrigue, and logistical challenges faced by British commanders as they orchestrated a daring relief expedition through treacherous terrain. He details the heroism, miscalculations, and imperial ambition that shaped this pivotal episode in frontier warfare. As a historical nonfiction work, it commands attention for its vivid reconstruction and sharp analysis of colonial military operations.

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Description

Author: John Harris
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hutchinson of London, 1975

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

John Harris presents a gripping account of imperial military history in this authoritative narrative of the 1895 Siege of Chitral. The book chronicles the dramatic defense of a remote British outpost in the Hindu Kush, where a small garrison held out against overwhelming tribal forces during a volatile moment in the Great Game. Harris illustrates the strategic urgency, political intrigue, and logistical challenges faced by British commanders as they orchestrated a daring relief expedition through treacherous terrain. He details the heroism, miscalculations, and imperial ambition that shaped this pivotal episode in frontier warfare. As a historical nonfiction work, it commands attention for its vivid reconstruction and sharp analysis of colonial military operations.