The Indian Contingent - The Forgotten Muslim Soldiers of Dunkirk

Tells the forgotten story of the 299 Indian men who were at Dunkirk, tying in with the eightieth anniversary of the event.

About the author

Ghee Bowman has a PhD from the University of Exeter. His first book, The Indian Contingent, led him to discover the little-known events at Épinal. He is an experienced international researcher and seasoned public speaker, with a passion for social justice. As a historical consultant (advising on a range of projects including the BBC's The Pursuit of Love), he has established himself as an expert on the Indian Army and the Second World. This is his second book.

Summary

The definitive, engaging and previously little-known account of the 4,227 soldiers who comprised Force K6 of the British Indian Army

Product details

• Authors: GHEE BOWMAN
• Publisher: The History Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.05.2020
• EAN: 9780750993791
• ISBN: 978-0-7509-9379-1
• Dimensions: 241 mm x 165 mm x 33 mm
• Weight: 614 g
• Illustrations: 20 Illustrations, black and white
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > 20th century (up to 1945); Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Zweiter Weltkrieg - Periode (1939 bis 1945), HISTORY / Military / World War II, History - Military / War