02439cam a22003253u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000035001122450070001472640051002173000047002683360026003153370026003413380036003675000104004035000031005075080036005385201313005745340045018876530034019326530050019666530055020168560042020719404UtSlPG20260610133232.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDS1 aChurchill, Winston,d1874-196514aThe Story of the Malakand Field Force: An Episode of Frontier War 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Story_of_the_Malakand_Field_Force  aRelease date is 2005-12-01  aHTML conversion by David Widger  a"The Story of the Malakand Field Force: An Episode of Frontier War" by Sir Winston S. Churchill is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles an important military campaign along the northwestern frontier of India, focusing on the Malakand Field Force during a period of intense conflict between British forces and local tribes. It presents not only the military engagements but also the strategic and political implications of these frontier wars, highlighting the clash of cultures and the ongoing struggle for power in the region.  At the start of the book, Churchill introduces the scenic yet tumultuous landscape of the Indian frontier, particularly the Himalayas and the valley of Swat, establishing a vivid backdrop for the narrative. He delves into the cultural aspects of the local tribes, their warrior mentality, and the complex socio-political dynamics that lead to conflict. Through detailed descriptions of the geographical terrain and the character of the tribesmen, Churchill sets the stage for the military actions that follow. The beginning also reflects on the broader imperial context, hinting at the heavy toll of warfare, both in terms of human lives and the political landscape shaped by colonial ambitions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChurchill, Winston, 1874-1965  aPrime ministers -- Great Britain -- Biography  aNorth-west Frontier Province (Pakistan) -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9404