The Story of the Guides

"The Story of the Guides" by G. J. Younghusband is a historical narrative that recounts the origins and heroic deeds of the Queen's Own Corps of Guides, a unique military unit formed in British colonial India during the mid-1800s. The book highlights the unit's creation under the guidance of Sir Henry Lawrence, who envisioned a flexible and efficient fighting force prepared for action. Initial chapters focus on the challenges encountered by the Guides, their training led by Harry Lumsden, and their first battles in the rough Indian frontier. Through thrilling stories of courage, Younghusband reveals the devotion, military tactics, and changing nature of warfare during this era.