Indian Army’s Infantry Regiments, as we know today, is the result of a major reorganisation of The British Indian Army in 1922; moving away from a “Single Battalion Regiment” to a large number of Battalions grouped under one Regiment. Each Regiment was based on a distinct regional and, or, class composition. Broadly, this distinctive composition of each Regiment prevails to this day, though in a more refined form.
While each Regiment has chronicled the achievements of its battalions and the bravery of its soldiers, a comprehensive history of India’s infantry regiment has not been put together so far. The author of this book focuses primarily on the history of The Regiments Post-Independence. He has highlighted the achievements of each Regiment and its Bravehearts, both in war and peace. The book is comprehensive, engaging, and has been written in an easy-to-read style.
Infantry Regiments of Independent India: A Compendium
Hardback | 9789348738066 | 306pp
Paperback | 9789348738288 | 306pp
Hardback | 9789348738219 | 306pp
Col J Francis
Veteran Col J Francis was commissioned into the Maratha Light Infantry in 1969. He commanded a Battalion in Operations Pawan, Bajrang and Rhino. Besides his staff appointment as BM of an Infantry Brigade, he was posted as an instructor at IMA, Infantry School and DSSC Wellington. He raised a school and conducted pre-induction training for the Rashtriya Rifle Units in J&K. After his retirement, he has authored a number of books in English and Hindi covering all the wars, border clashes and counter-terrorism operations fought by the Indian Army after the Independence of India.
