Memoir of the Services of the Bengal Artillery

A meticulous chronicle of one of the British Indian Army’s most storied units, this memoir traces the Bengal Artillery from its earliest days through the first half of the nineteenth century. Compiled by a senior officer whose career was cut short by illness, the work reflects a labor of love: painstakingly drawn from dusty archives, personal letters, and forgotten regimental rolls. The author’s devotion shines through each entry, turning routine statistics into vivid snapshots of life in the field.

The narrative covers the corps’ formation, its internal organization, and the pivotal campaigns that shaped its reputation—most notably the Afghan war and the early Sikh confrontations at Moodkhee, Ferozshuhur, Aliwal, and Sobraon. Edited after the author’s death, the memoir incorporates the latest battles of the era, bringing the story up to the annexation of the Punjab. Listeners will gain a clear view of the artillery’s evolution, its challenges, and the camaraderie that bound its soldiers together.