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How
by
Bhupinder
Singh Holland Published
by REVIEW
The book is
divided into three parts – •
Part I Devoted to Sikhism : The six chapters explain all about
Sikhism, Sikh tenets and give description and significance of some of the
visible, distinct and easily recognizable Sikh features (Turban, Sword,
Beard, Moustache etc.) in great detail. •
Part II Western Front : It covers the history of the Indian Army in
in
April 1915 in great details, including the heroic and courageous action of
many brave soldiers mostly belonging to the erstwhile undivided •
Part
III Role of Sikhs in (a)
First :
The participation of the Sikh contingent in the “Poppy Parade” through
the Street of Ypres and participation in the Memorial Service at
the ‘Menin Gate’
in wreath laying on the ‘Armistice Day’ – 11 Nov 1998 for the first
time. (b)
Second :
The “Celebration of Peace” jointly organized by the European
Sikh community and the Government of The
book is well researched and has many illustrations and photographs of
events from 1914-15, 1998 & 1999. However, the maps could have been of
better quality and bigger scale. The
book covers in sufficient details, all the relevant and important issues
about the Sikh religion and Sikh’s contribution in The
Book is a must
read for
all SIKHS based in Maj.
Gen. M S Sandhu, VSM (Retd.)
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The
book is the first attempt illustrating the contribution and experiences of
Indian Army in Europe during the First World War, with a focus on
the Sikh soldier. Besides the military events of that period, the book
also covers the successful efforts and contribution made by the author,
the local Sikh organizations and the local Government from 1998-2002 in
recognizing the contribution of the Indian Army and the Sikhs in World War
– I, by inviting them to participate in various “Memorial Services”
held across Europe and setting up a monument at Hollebeke (Belgium) where
the Indians fought their first battle of World War – I.