Tells the story of London during one of the most eventful points in its history - the Second World War - through IWM's unique collections, using diaries, letters, objects, photographs and maps. Includes fascinating images of London 'then and now'. A highly visual and accessible history.
A reassessment of the role of the Indian Army during the First World War, showing its importance globally.
The book addresses the important global role of the Indian Army during the First World War. It is an academic reassessment of the army by both established and early career scholars of the Indian Army, as well as naval historians. It looks at the historiography of the army - taking into account the recent work on the army (particularly on the Western Front in 1914-1915). The edited volume covers the traditional areas of the Indian Army on the Western Front, in Palestine, Mesopotamia and the defense of the Suez Canal; however, there are also chapters on combined operations; Indian prisoners of war in Germany and Turkey; the expansion of the officer corps; and the Sikh experience, as well as the mobilization of the equine army at the beginning of the war and the demobilization of the army in the period from 1918 until 1923. Three additional chapters are related to the theme, such as the role of the Royal Indian Marine; the Territorial Army in India; and Churchill’s portrayal of the Indian Army during the Gallipoli campaign in his account The World Crisis.
Focusing on the comprehensive evolution of the Indian Army during World War II, this monograph examines its transformation into a modern, professional force. It highlights the extensive training programs developed in India, which surpassed those of other Commonwealth nations, and the influence of Indian Army officers in shaping military culture. The text also explores the army's reorganization following World War I, its adaptation to diverse combat environments, and the systematic development of doctrine and training procedures that emerged from battlefield experiences.