FIRST WORLD WAR

During the First and Second World Wars, the Indian Army's duties increase on a global scale, requiring rapid expansion. This, in turn, created an increased need for Indian Army officers.

For Every Sailor Afloat, Every Soldier at the Front is the first time the full story of the princess's gift has been told.

Giving prominence to the deep, personal battles of those left behind, The Searchers brings the legacy of war vividly to life in testament to the bravery, compassion and resilience of the human spirit.

There have been numerous books about the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior and about Revd David Railton but none so poignant as this. A modest and selfless man who served as a Chaplain on the terrifying battlefields of Flanders.

Dominiek Dendooven explores how Indians and Chinese experienced the Western Front and how this affected these men and their home societies.