CHITRAL CHARLIE: The Rise and Fall of Major General Charles Townshend
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Charles Townshend achieved international fame, as a captain, when he commanded the besieged garrison at Chitral (now Pakistan) in 1895. As a result, he became known as 'Chitral Charlie'.
Decorated by Queen Victoria and lionized by the British public, his passage up through the Army was assured and, in 1916, he was given command on 6th Indian Division and sent to Mesopotamia. Here he won... More
Decorated by Queen Victoria and lionized by the British public, his passage up through the Army was assured and, in 1916, he was given command on 6th Indian Division and sent to Mesopotamia. Here he won... More
Book Information
Publisher | Pen & Sword Books |
Binding | Hardcover (2 editions) |
Reading Level | Ages 9-12 |
# of Pages | 320 |
ISBN-10 | 1848842767 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1848842762 |
Publication Date | 06/2010 |
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