Though I know it's WW2 forum but with so many profound history renders around I thought it to be appropriate, to post it here Coz I feel I will get my answers here What was the Role of 2 (Noshehra) Infantry Brigade in 3rd Anglo Afghan War? Who was the brigade commander? For how long was it stationed in Landi Kotal after the War? Thanx
No worries about posting non-WW2 military queries, moved thread to the 'PreWar' section of the forum. I hope the members can help, I'm sure they can.
What units were in the brigade at the time? Regimental histories are probably the most useful published sources, though not necessarily easy to find.
All I can suggest is this book. Third Afghan War 1919 Official Account - Naval & Military Press pdf to download is here 1926 Third Afghan War 1919–Official Account by Army HQ India s
So kind. I was searching for the book in libraries but did not find. I was right I would find result here
The FIBIS Fibiwikik page 3rd Afghan War 3rd Afghan War - FIBIwiki includes links to some further online publications. "Operations against Afghanistan" London Gazette Supplement 12 March 1920 "The Third Afghan War", page 270 A History of Afghanistan Volume II by Brig-Gen Sir Percy Sykes 1940 Archive.org Cheers Maureen
Thank you all. The input given was very valuable. Baynot charge by troops ex 2 Noshera Brigade is what earned the brigade crest engraved "Noshera" on it . That's what I was searching for 2 Stafford Batallion was remarkable indeed
Thank You for the link. My father has a medal from the 1936/37 revolt in the North West Frontier and he never had much to say about it. I must check and find more info.
Ahmed, I'd really appreciate you keeping us updated on anything further you discover. My great uncle was with the Black Watch in India in the 1920s and heard they were in Afghanistan at times also. I'll be looking through the links above also to see what's there. The Black Watch museum have very little in their archives in Scotland apart from a few photographs which I still need to go and see in Perth. Thanks for starting this topic. Maria
There is a FIBIS Fibiwiki page Operations in Waziristan relating to this period. Operations in Waziristan - FIBIwiki Note: one of the links is to an online book on the Digital Library of India, which is current closed. There is a FIBIS Fibiwiki page 42nd Regiment of Foot which has some relevant links. 42nd Regiment of Foot - FIBIwiki Cheers Maureen
Interesting read on Waziristan, will check it out. My father was with the RE's and Bombay Sappers & Miners.
My dears I am in process to chart some kind of collaged run down of NWF region. Will post a comprehensive run down a brief I'm few days
Post No.5 refers to an online article 'Army in India & Frontier Warfare' by Tim Moreman; this is based on his PhD theses 'Passing it on' : the army in India and the development of frontier warfare 1849-1947, which available to download via: 'Passing it on' : the army in India and the development of frontier warfare 1849-1947. - Research Portal, King's College, London The 1926 'Official Account' of the war is available (after registration) on and is 214 pgs: https://www.scribd.com/document/243...-1919-Official-Account-by-Army-HQ-India-s-pdf
Third Afghan War 1919--Official Account by Army HQ India 1926 is now also available on Archive.org Cheers Maureen