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At the Forward Edge of Battle A History of the Pakistan Armoured Corps 19382016: Volume 1 (Asia@War),Used
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This is a wellresearched and authoritative account by a military historian, Maj Gen Syed Ali Hamid. It embraces the evolution of the Pakistan Armoured Corps, including its culture, organization, doctrine, equipment, operational performance, overseas deployment, garrisons, personalities and a myriad of events that together portray what and why the corps is at this point in time. Beginning with the mechanization of the Indian cavalry in 1938, it spans nearly 95 years and chronicles the corps remarkable growth. It narrates how a redundant horse mounted force went through various stages of metamorphosis, surmounted the challenges of Independence and transformed from a small supporting arm into the mechanized spearhead of the Pakistan Army. Its richness lies in the portrayal the Muslim clans that form the rank and file of the Armoured Corps, as well as tracing the development of its officer corps from its genesis and onwards through the Second World War and leading onto postIndependence. This includes an assessment of many personalities who performed a leading role in the development of the corps. It also provides an interesting insight into the culture of the Pakistan Armoured Corps which is a unique blend of values and traditions inherited from its predecessor, with those of a postIndependence national army.This highly informative book compliments publications on the Pakistan Army by elaborating on the role and structure of one of its principal arms. Since it covers in some detail the PakistanIndia conflicts, it also compliments books published by the Indian authors by presenting a view from the other side of the hill. To place the evolution and development of the armored corps in context, the author has painstakingly researched and presented hitherto fragmented information on the Pakistan Army. Consequently the book also emerges as a work of value to an audience which is interested in how the Pakistan Army evolved and the milestones in its development.Having served in the Pakistan Army for 50 years, the author has a unique insight into the evolution of the corps and is linked with its past through his father Maj Gen Syed Shahid Hamid who was commissioned from Sandhurst into the cavalry of British India in 1933. Shahid was one of the pioneers of the Pakistan Army and the author of several books on political and military history of the subcontinent. The publication is liberally illustrated with a large number of photographs, many of them unpublished, which makes for very interesting reading. There is also a liberal use of maps to support the text. For a serious student of the military history of the PakistanIndia Subcontinent, this book is a major scholarly work with footnotes / endnotes, a bibliography of ten pages of primary and secondary references, and two large indexes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'At the Forward Edge of Battle'? A: The book primarily focuses on the history and evolution of the Pakistan Armoured Corps from 1938 to 2016, detailing its culture, organization, doctrine, and operational performance.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Major General Syed Ali Hamid, a military historian with extensive experience in the Pakistan Army.
- Q: What time period does the book cover? A: The book covers the evolution of the Pakistan Armoured Corps over nearly 95 years, starting from 1938 and spanning through the Second World War and post-Independence.
- Q: Are there any illustrations in the book? A: Yes, the book is liberally illustrated with numerous photographs, many of which are unpublished, as well as maps to support the text.
- Q: What unique perspectives does this book offer? A: The book offers insights into the Pakistan Armoured Corps from the viewpoint of a military insider, highlighting the cultural and historical context of its development.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, it is well-suited for academic research, featuring footnotes, endnotes, and a bibliography with ten pages of primary and secondary references.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition and is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 96 pages.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on October 16, 2019.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the historical growth, challenges, and transformations of the Pakistan Armoured Corps, as well as key personalities involved in its development.