Experience the raw reality of army life during the last days of the Raj with William Pennington’s unforgettable memoir. Enlisting at 15 as a bugler in British India’s horse artillery, Pennington offers a vivid glimpse into 1930s colonial India. His journey then plunges into the perilous Burma campaign of World War II, where he served bravely as a jungle warfare officer. This compelling account of survival, duty, and the twilight of empire is a must-read for anyone fascinated by Indian military history, WWII narratives, and personal soldier stories.