ArmyOfficer Posted 10 March , 2005 Share Posted 10 March , 2005 Hello all: Can anyone point me to a good book that discusses British / Indian Army troop locations and/or events on the Northwest Frontier during the Great War? And, were any British troops stationed in Afghanistan during the war? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glosters Posted 10 March , 2005 Share Posted 10 March , 2005 The problems with the frontier tribes didn't end just because the Great War had started. The usual problems continued and small expeditions were undertaken. The only book that I am aware of that mentions these years is 'The Story & Gallantry of the Northwest Frontier 1849-1947' by R.V.E. Hodson. It is covered by 20 pages so if you want anything in particular I can have a look. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERITAGE PLUS Posted 10 March , 2005 Share Posted 10 March , 2005 Afghanistan was an independent nation and therefore British presence stopped at the Khyber Pass. However British troops entered Afghanistan during the 3rd Afghan War of 1919. See: http://regiments.org/wars/20thcent/19afghan.htm and http://www.magweb.com/sample/smwa/safgh.htm Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Henschke Posted 10 March , 2005 Share Posted 10 March , 2005 Afghanistan remained neutral during the war and British officers and diplomats were barred from entering Afghanistan. Any formal documents or messages were handed over at the Indian end of the Khyber Pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyOfficer Posted 14 March , 2005 Author Share Posted 14 March , 2005 Thanks very much for all that ! The web sites are a good start ! Thanks again Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted 14 March , 2005 Share Posted 14 March , 2005 To sum it up. 1915 Mommand uprising 1916 Mahsuds " 1919 Waziristan Aye Malcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDick Posted 14 March , 2005 Share Posted 14 March , 2005 Those soldiers undertaking expeditions during WW1 received WW1 campaign medals, as per going to any other theatre of war. The campaigns prior to 1914 and 1919- were recognised with India GSMs with appropriate bar. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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