Mundy, Talbot 1879-1940 creator text utu 2003 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Hira Singh: When India Came to Fight in Flanders" by Talbot Mundy is a historical novel written during the early 20th century, set against the backdrop of World War I. The story focuses on Hira Singh, a Sikh soldier who reflects on the complexities of loyalty, bravery, and the perils of wartime secrecy as he recounts his experiences alongside his fellow Indian troops and their commander, Ranjoor Singh. The opening of the narrative introduces Hira Singh, who is recovering in a convalescent camp after enduring the horrors of war. He learns of the courageous background of his fellow soldiers and their steadfast loyalty to Britain despite being captured by the Germans. Throughout his interactions, especially with Ranjoor Singh, Hira gains insight into the tensions that arise from cultural loyalties amid the chaotic war environment. As he navigates the uncertainty of military campaigns and reflects on the camaraderie forged in battle, he prepares to unveil a deeper tale of Indian contributions and sacrifices within the European conflict, hinting at themes of sacrifice, identity, and the quest for honor. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2003-08-01 Produced by Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML version by Al Haines. Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4400 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4400 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133125.0 4400