Description: Action At Badama Post by Paul Macro A thrilling account of the rescue of RAF crewmen after their aircraft crashes in Afghanistan … in 1919. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The 3rd Afghan War in 1919 was the only time that the Afghans invaded British India during Britains long history of conflict in Afghanistan and along the North-West Frontier. It was a campaign that cost the lives of well over 1,000 British and Indian troops. This is the story of an unknown action of this little-known war, an aircraft crash and rescue. An aircraft of 20 Sqn RAF was lost, whilst investigating a gathering of tribesman. The crew were rescued and the majority of the aircraft was recovered by members of the Kurram Militia and 22 Battery Motor Machine Gun Service. It was an all-arms action the lives of 2 airmen were saved at the cost of an Indian Militiaman and an unknown number of Afghan tribesmen. Above all it is an action which typifies the experience of a virtually unknown group of soldiers, 22 Battery of the Motor Machine Gun Service. They had volunteered to serve as Motor Machine Gunners in France, had been through an intense and very competitive selection process, frequently expending considerable sums of their own money just to attend selection interviews, and had suddenly found themselves despatched half way round the globe to the heat, dust, snows and monsoons of India and the North-West Frontier. This book looks at the background to the conflict, the Kurram Militia, the history of the squadron and the lives of the key players. Whilst this was not the only action the 22 Battery of the Motor Machine Gun Service fought during the 3rd Afghan War, this one was recorded in the account of A/Sjt Ernest Bill Macro, who was in charge of the section of 22 Battery despatched to Badama Post in late July 1919. This is his story, and the stories of the other men for whom the climax of their experience in the 3rd Afghan War came during the action at Badama Post. AUTHOR: Paul Macro first heard of Badama Post in late 2009, whilst serving in Afghanistan. Since then he has developed his understanding of the 3rd Afghan War and the people involved. Ernest Bill Macro is Paul Macros grandfather. Paul has access to his photo album covering 1916 to 1919, as well as the albums of two other 22 Battery veterans. 30-50 images, 5 maps Author Biography Paul Macro first heard of Badama Post in late 2009, whilst serving in Afghanistan. Since then he has developed his understanding of the 3rd Afghan War and the people involved. Ernest Bill Macro is Paul Macros grandfather. Paul has access to his photo album covering 1916 to 1919, as well as the albums of two other 22 Battery veterans. Table of Contents Introduction1 - Background2 - The War in the Kurram3 - 22 Motor Machine Gun Battery, forming4 - 22 Battery in India5 - The Kurram Militia and Maj Dodd6 - 20 Squadron7 - The Aircrew8 - Action at Badama Post 29th/30th July9 - Clearing of the Aircraft10 - The Endgame11 - And AfterwardsAppendicesIndex Review Definitely worth a read. * Cross and Cockade * Review Quote "Paul Macro offers a fascinating glimpse of the operations of a little-known unit." Feature Explores the 3rd Afghan War through the window of one action during the war. Details ISBN1612007597 Author Paul Macro Pages 272 Publisher Casemate Publishers ISBN-10 1612007597 ISBN-13 9781612007595 Format Hardcover Imprint Casemate Publishers Country of Publication United States DEWEY 958.103 Subtitle The Third Afghan War, 1919 Year 2019 Short Title Action at Badama Post Language English Audience General/Trade AU Release Date 2019-06-14 NZ Release Date 2019-06-14 US Release Date 2019-06-14 Illustrations 30-50 images, 5 maps Publication Date 2019-08-29 UK Release Date 2019-08-29 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:123381640;
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ISBN-13: 9781612007595
Book Title: Action At Badama Post
Publisher: Case Mate Publishers
Item Height: 228 mm
Subject: Archaeology, History
Publication Year: 2019
Number of Pages: 272 Pages
Publication Name: Action at Badama Post: the Third Afghan War, 1919
Language: English
Type: Textbook
Author: Paul Macro
Item Width: 152 mm
Format: Hardcover