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Sahib - the British soldier in India

Sahib, the British soldier in India, 1750 - 1914

Published date: Mon, 17 Jul 2006 09:00:00 GMT

Well-known military historian Professor Richard Holmes examines Indian soldiering in peace and war.  He addresses the experience of ordinary soldiers, why they joined up, how they got to India and what they made of it when they arrived.

Author: Professor Richard Holmes Duration: 56:25

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