The Story of the Malakand Field Force

In this early work, the future Prime Minister recounts his observations as a young war correspondent in late 19th century British Colonial India. In 1897, Winston Churchill was a 22-year-old subaltern in the 4th Hussars, stationed in Bangalore. Seeking military distinction, he talked his way onto the Malakand Field Force to battle indigenous tribes after meeting the commander, Sir Bindon Blood, at a social engagement. There were no openings for junior officers—but Churchill convinced the command