Journal of a Cavalry Officer; Including the Memorable Sikh Campaign of 1845-1846

"Journal of a Cavalry Officer; Including the Memorable Sikh Campaign of 1845-1846" by W.W.W. Humbley is a firsthand account of a British cavalry officer's experiences during the Sikh Campaign in the mid-1840s, offering readers a glimpse into the life of a soldier during a messy part of British colonial expansion. The story journeys with the author from the meticulous preparations and routines of transporting troops by sea, all the way to the chaotic and hard everyday life of a soldier, along with challenges of keeping men and animals fed and equipped, while facing a completely different culture in India. The journal offers a personal view of military engagement, challenging supply lines, and a deeper look into a different way of life. All of this combines into a picture of the war and British colonialism during this time.