Project Gutenberg 2024-10-31 Public domain in the USA. 200 Anonymous Anonyme Anonymous, Anonymous A brief history of the 3rd Battalion, 1st Punjab Regiment : $b formerly: 76th Punjabis; 16th Madras Infantry; 16th Regiment, Madras Native Infantry; 2nd Battalion, 5th Madras Native Infantry; 16th Madras Battalion; 16th Carnatic Battalion, or Lane's Battalion $aAldershot :$bGale & Polden Limited, $c1927. "... compiled and published to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Raising of the 16th Carnatic Battalion and its continuous service from 1776 to this date [1926]."--Foreword. The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "A Brief History of the 3rd Battalion, 1st Punjab Regiment: formerly: 76th…" is a detailed historical account authored by an unknown writer, likely compiled in the early 20th century. This publication chronicles the extensive history and evolution of the 3rd Battalion of the Punjab Regiment, focusing specifically on its formation, various battles, and contributions during significant military conflicts over the centuries, including the Great War. The book serves to commemorate the regiment's longstanding service and honors those who fought valiantly within its ranks. The narrative begins with the battalion's formation in 1776, detailing its role in numerous battles, including those against Hyder Ali during the Mysore Wars and its service across various regions, including Burma and Afghanistan. Throughout the text, the author highlights pivotal engagements, such as the Siege of Kut during World War I, emphasizing the battalion's resilience, courage, and sacrifices. Appendices at the end provide additional details on decorations awarded to officers and men, notable mentions in despatches, and casualty lists, underscoring the significant impact and legacy of the battalion in military history. Overall, the book is a testament to the valor and commitment of the soldiers in the 3rd Battalion, 1st Punjab Regiment, making it an important read for those interested in military history and the rich heritage of the British Indian Army. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20240211174508author 1927 GB Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en World War, 1914-1918 -- Regimental histories -- Great Britain World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Middle East Madras (India : Presidency) -- History, Military East India Company. Army. Carnatic Battalion, 16th -- History East India Company. Madras Battalion, 16th -- History East India Company. Army. Madras Native Infantry. Regiment, 5th. Battalion, 2nd -- History East India Company. Army. Madras Native Infantry. Regiment, 16th -- History India. Army. Madras Infantry. Regiment, 16th -- History India. Army. Punjab Regiment, 76th -- History India. Army. Punjab Regiment, 1st. Battalion, 3rd -- History UA Text 135400 2025-06-29T11:36:54.727238 text/html 109269 2024-11-03T11:20:43 text/html 248979 2025-06-29T11:36:59.051251 application/epub+zip 246871 2025-06-29T11:36:55.874187 application/epub+zip 160066 2025-06-29T11:36:55.203214 application/epub+zip 530980 2025-06-29T11:37:01.267229 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 507528 2025-06-29T11:36:58.500199 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 110946 2025-06-29T11:36:54.331252 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 90735 2024-11-03T11:20:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19116 2025-06-29T11:37:01.534206 application/rdf+xml 12583 2025-06-29T11:36:55.473180 image/jpeg 2085 2025-06-29T11:36:55.329206 image/jpeg 391146 2025-06-29T11:36:54.742201 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog More titles under Unknown en.wikipedia