The Indian Army: A Brief History
Subtitle: Brief overview of the history of the Indian Army
Publisher: United Service Institution of India
Published: 2007
Place of publication: New Delhi, India
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 348
Table of contents: title: This account provides a brief overview of the history of the Indian Army. A more comprehensive narrative would take many volumes. It is hoped that this book will encourage the reader to delve more extensively into the subject.; title: The Indian Army is truly representative of the composition of the Nation, and showcases the secular nature and integration of its people.; title: Service in the Army is a profession that demands the highest standards of integrity, character and courage. In India the Army is not just a vocation it also is a way of life, which encompasses adventure, camaraderie, chivalry and consideration for others, making it totally responsive to the needs of society.; title: This book captures the ethos, culture and values of the Indian Army in war and peace through the ages. The contributors are all senior Indian Army officers.