A Matter of Honour: An Account of the Indian Army, Its Officers and MenThis Book Covers Two Hundred Years And All Three Presidency Armies--Bengal, Madras And Bombay--As Wella S The Indian Army That Arose From The Reorganization Of 1895. No Other Book Covers This Span In One Narrative. Without Dust Jacket. Inscribed On The Back Of The Half Title Page. |
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