Indian Frontier Warfare

Indian Frontier Warfare by Major General G. J. Younghusband is a military treatise on the tactics, challenges, and strategies involved in warfare along the volatile North-West Frontier of India. Published in 1898, the book provides practical insights from Younghusband’s extensive experience in various frontier campaigns. It covers the difficulties of mountainous terrain, the tribal nature of the enemy, and the importance of mobility, intelligence, and local knowledge in such conflicts. The work became a significant resource for officers serving in British India, offering guidance on effectively managing small-scale operations and irregular warfare in hostile frontier regions.