Offers an account of the two-division Indian corps, which arrived in Europe just in time for First Ypres. This book examines how the Indians fought, and why they consistently went uncomplainingly 'over the top' following officers of a very different culture, religion and upbringing. It examines each of the battles fought by the Indian battalions.
The Duke of Wellington, the most successful of British commanders, set a standard by which all subsequent British generals have been measured. He had to contend not only with enemy armies, but also with his political masters and an often sceptical public at home. Written by an ex-soldier, this work examines Wellington's claims to greatness.