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The Story of the Malakand Field Force

Churchill’s first book, published in 1898, recounting his experiences as a young cavalry officer and war correspondent during the British military campaign against Pathan tribes on India’s Northwest Frontier in 1897. The work established Churchill’s literary career and reputation for vivid military writing.

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“Nothing in life is so exhilarating as to be shot at without result.”

Winston Churchill

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Title: The Story of the Malakand Field Force

Author: Winston Churchill

Type: Book

Publisher: Longman

Publication time: 1898

Publication place: United Kingdom

Link: https://gutenberg.org/ebooks/9404

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