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India and the First World War 1914-1918

Rana T.S. Chhina, Centre for Armed Forces Historical Research, 2014, 146 p, ISBN : 9789384695002, $65.00 (Includes free airmail shipping)

India and the First World War 1914-1918

Contents: 1. Overview. 2. Western front. 3. East Africa. 4. Egypt and Palestine. 5. Gallipoli. 6. Mesopotamia. 7. Minor theatres. 8. Medical and wounded. 9. Types of the Indian Army. 10. Epilogue. 11.  Acknowledgements.

The First World War changed the course of modern history. Some 1.4 million Indians served in various theatres of war around the world. Their significant involvement, which has been largely overlooked till now, is dramatically captured in this pictorial record for the very first time. This book is a homage to the memory of a forgotten legion, which served its country with honour and fidelity.
Rana TS Chhina served in the Indian Air Force as a helicopter pilot. He is currently secretary of the USI Centre for Armed Forces Historical Research and Vice President of the Indian Military Historical Society, UK. He is also a member of the joint USI-MEA steering Committee responsible for coordinating international and national commemoration of India’s participation in the First World War in connection with the centenary of the conflict. (jacket)

 

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