Journal of a Cavalry Officer; Including the Memorable Sikh Campaign of 1845-1846 (eBook)

W. W. W. Humbley (Autor)

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2022
426 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654734856-6 (EAN)

Infos

In "Journal of a Cavalry Officer; Including the Memorable Sikh Campaign of 1845-1846," W. W. W. Humbley provides a gripping first-hand account of the tumultuous events during one of the British Empire's pivotal confrontations in India. Marked by vivid descriptions and a keen understanding of military strategy, Humbley's narrative combines personal reflections with detailed observations of troop movements, local geography, and the socio-political tensions that characterized the campaign. His unique literary style, blending journalistic clarity with the emotive depth of personal memoir, serves to engage the reader while illuminating the complexities of colonial warfare. W. W. W. Humbley, an officer who served in the British cavalry, harnesses his own military experience to shed light on the grueling realities faced by soldiers during the Sikh Campaign. His background and first-hand experiences provide invaluable insights into the motivations behind military engagements, as well as the cultural interactions between British forces and Sikh communities. Humbley's commitment to authentic representation shines through, as he navigates the ethical dilemmas and personal conflicts inherent in colonial military service. This book is essential for readers interested in military history, colonial studies, or personal narratives of historical events. Humbley's evocative prose invites readers to accompany him on a journey through a critical chapter of the British Raj, making it a necessary addition to the libraries of historians, students, and enthusiasts alike.

Autor

W. W. W. Humbley remains an obscure figure in the annals of British military history, yet his contributions are significant through the perspicacious insights of his work 'Journal of a Cavalry Officer; Including the Memorable Sikh Campaign of 1845-1846'. The book provides an invaluable first-hand account of the military operations that Humbley experienced during his service in the British Indian Army. His detailed depictions of the Anglo-Sikh war bring to life the strategies, hardships, and valor that characterized the conflict. Humbley's writing style exhibits the unvarnished candor typical of military journals of the time, elucidating the nuances of combat and the dynamics of colonial military campaigns. His oeuvre serves as a seminal point of reference for military historians and scholars seeking to understand British military engagements in the Indian subcontinent. Although details of Humbley's life and military career outside his written work are sparsely documented, his literary legacy endures, providing a snapshot of the mindset and experiences of a 19th-century British cavalry officer engaged in one of the pivotal campaigns of the period.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 16.9.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Themenwelt: Reisen ► Reiseführer
• Schlagworte: 1840s British cavalry • 1845-1846 • 19th century military campaigns • 19th century warfare • Anglo-Sikh relations • British East India Company • British Imperialism • British India history • british military history • cavalry officer memoir • colonial campaigns • colonial India • colonial military campaigns • Description and travel • firsthand combat experiences • historical battle narrative • historical non-fiction • historical travel journals • History of Asia • India • journal of a soldier • military history • military memoir • military memoirs • Military strategy insights • Narrative authenticity • personal military reflections • Punjab history • Sikh campaign account • Sikh War • Sikh Wars • soldier's journal • vivid battlefield descriptions