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Six Battles for India: Anglo-Sikh Wars, 1845-46 and 1848-49 (Conflicts of Empire) Kindle Edition

by George Bruce (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 92 ratings
George Bruce’s remarkable book uncovers the history of the two Anglo-Sikh Wars that erupted in India in the 1840s. Perfect for fans of William Dalrymple, Lawrence James and Richard Holmes.

By the end of the nineteenth century India was described as the jewel in the crown of the British Empire, but how did such a small island come to dominate one of the richest lands in the world?

Without doubt the toughest opponents to British control was led by the Sikhs.

Ranjit Singh, the brilliant “Lion of Punjab”, who ruled the Sikh Empire had revolutionised his army by employing French officers from Napoleon’s Grand Army to train his artillery and infantry on the European model.

He had ruled well and created a cultural and artistic renaissance in his lands, yet his death led to infighting amongst his successors and within a few years tension with the neighbouring British-protected territory broke out into open warfare.

George Bruce explores how the military might of the East India Company clashed with the powerful forces of the Sikh Empire in six hard-fought battles. Using a wide array of contemporary source materials he demonstrates how close the British forces were to being decimated and how they were only saved by treason within the Sikh ranks.

The Times described Bruce’s books as “well researched, with a keen eye for historical detail.”

Six Battles for India: The Anglo-Sikh Wars, 1845-6 and 1848-9 is a brilliant account of one of the conflicts that led to the formation of the British Empire. It is part of the series Conflicts of Empire, which also includes Retreat from Kabul and The Burma Wars: 1824-1886.
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    November 8, 2020
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George Bruce is the author of several war history books, including Retreat from Kabul, Six Battles for India, and The Burma Wars.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08FJ8NSX6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sapere Books (November 8, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 8, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.7 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 386 pages
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  • Clifton Dobbs III
    5.0 out of 5 stars An important book for any military library.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2021
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    This is an exciting book containing expansive information about the wars that decided the path for India for over one hundred years. Imperialism combined with a modern military, using artillery effectively. Intrigue, violence, and, mischief on a grand scale.
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  • Flavio
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2014
    Good book, very techincal. The historical facts are pretty accurate, and cleraly explained. Characters are fairly treated.
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  • Tool Driver
    5.0 out of 5 stars Like sausage, you don’t want to know how war is made!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2022
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    Having read numerous books on warfare and history it is always interesting (and sometimes scary) how the world came to be where it is!
    This book is another great example of that observation!
    This book covers various battles and conduct of the British war machine.
    It also sheds light on the warriors and clans they battled during the subjugation of the countries they operated in!
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  • Charles Vasey
    5.0 out of 5 stars An Unlikely Set of Wars With An Unlikely Result
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 29, 2020
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    The Anglo-Sikh Wars of the 1840s were two of the stranger wars known to the British Empire. Neither side was whole-hearted in going to war, some generals actively sought to defeat their own side and others achieved that effect without intention. The fabulous wealth of the Sikhs and their sudden rise under Runjeet Singh are the stuff of fabulous tales and it can be no surprise they were visited by the notable personality of Sir Harry Flashman.

    George Bruce's history (thankfully accompanied by good maps) was published in 1969 in that post-war era where the Beatles, Lady Chatterley and the Summer of Love were beginning to dispel the post war gloom. Yet many of his readers would have had fathers older uncles or grandfathers who had fought in these wars. The tone is of their era; the heat the confusion, the constant whine of bullets, the self-sacrificing heroism that was an expectation (on both sides).

    After an excellent introduction including the epic siege of Mudki we voyage into three battles of the first war: Ferozeshur, Aliwal and Sobraon. A short interlude and we view Multan, Chillianwalla and Gujerat.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars A place to start.
    Reviewed in Spain on December 5, 2020
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    An informative text. Some good first hand accounts. However it comes across as somewhat jingoistic. That said it does not hide the double dealing of the principle actors.
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  • George
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sad yet Splendid
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 5, 2020
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    Magnificent people. Worthy opponents. What a tragedy we had to fight each other, but different times...Interesting book, describing a war of which I had no knowledge.
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  • VVV
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fast pace and exiting read great battle descriptions couldn't put it down
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 24, 2020
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    The battles description are detailed and exciting to read and a good wined up to them ,highly recommend
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