Publisher's Synopsis
The Story of the Malakand Field Force is a historical account written by the renowned British statesman and writer Winston S. Churchill. The book chronicles Churchill's experiences as a young British army officer during the Malakand campaign in 1897, which took place in the North-West Frontier Province of British India (present-day Pakistan). The campaign was launched to quell an uprising by the Pashtun tribesmen who had been resisting British colonial rule. Churchill's vivid and detailed account of the campaign provides a fascinating insight into the military tactics and strategies employed by the British forces, as well as the geography, culture, and customs of the region.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an overview of the political and historical context of the Malakand campaign, while the second part focuses on Churchill's personal experiences as a soldier in the field. The book also includes several maps, photographs, and illustrations that help to bring the story to life.Overall, The Story of the Malakand Field Force is a gripping and informative account of a significant event in British colonial history, written by one of the most influential figures of the 20th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in military history, colonialism, or the life and works of Winston S. Churchill.The episode with which this chapter is concerned is one that has often occurred on the out-post line of civilisation, and which is peculiarly frequent in the history of a people whose widespread Empire is fringed with savage tribes. A small band of soldiers or settlers, armed with the resources of science, and strengthened by the cohesion of mutual trust, are assailed in some isolated post, by thousands of warlike and merciless enemies. Usually the courage and equipment of the garrison enable them to hold out until a relieving force arrives, as at Rorke's Drift, Fort Chitral, Chakdara or Gulistan. But sometimes the defenders are overwhelmed, and, as at Saraghari or Khartoum, none are left to tell the tale.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
