About Bugle & Trumpet

As a publication with the love of military history at its core, Bugle & Trumpet (B&T) aims at providing readers with a diverse cross-section of articles that showcase different aspects of military history, and attempts to do so in a readable manner. It tells the stories of unsung heroes and living legends, and celebrates individual acts of courage. It attempts to stimulate intellectual probity and foster a fondness for this all-important, yet oft-neglected subject.

By means of its interactive nature, whereby readers may freely contribute their anecdotes, personal experiences, photographs and musings, it aims at becoming a publication which is anticipated; a place which every military history enthusiast in Pakistan might call home.

The views expressed in Bugle & Trumpet are those of the authors and do not reflect those of AIMH. All content is the intellectual property of AIMH and may be reproduced or quoted with due credit to the author and B&T. Readers are invited to contribute for the B&T. Original articles related to military history, upto 2000 words in font size 12 (Times New Roman) with double line spacing, on A-4 size paper, alongwith relevant details like photographs, maps or sketches may be sent both in hard and soft form to the editor. Endnotes (Chicago Style) and a brief biographic note of the author, including passport size photograph. are required. Contributors will be paid a remuneration @ Rs. 3/- per word. The editor reserves the right to edit or reject contributions.

 

Current Issue

The Battle of Jassoran 1965

Dear readers,
Bugle & Trumpet (Winter 2024) is presented to our readers. We feel happy to have the 12th issue with a collection of articles on military history, ranging from the Mughal and colonial eras, up to the Indo-Pak wars, and our own Army.

This issue opens with a lesser-known yet proud moment from our own history—The Battle of Jassoran, 1965. Through the memoirs of Lieutenant Colonel Abdul Rabb Niazi, SJ (late), we relive a dusk assault by a single rifle company of 7 FF, against a heavily defended position. The wisdom, faith and leadership shown in that operation—coupled with divine favour—led to a Pakistani victory. It stands as a powerful reminder of the courage and sacrifice that define our armed forces.

We then move to the opium-stained waters of China in The Second Opium War (1856–1860). This article enlightens upon the complex interplay of trade, diplomacy and military oppression. The outcome of the war, with the capture of Peking (now Beijing), marked a decisive shift in East Asian geopolitics, and exposed the vulnerabilities of the Qing Empire.

Our next article Tipu Sultan is a captivating account of the relentless defender against British Imperialism. The article reinvestigates his military brilliance, diplomatic foresight and symbolic legacy in the Subcontinent. Tipu's resistance against the East India Company delayed colonial domination in South India and also continues to evoke pride and inspiration among generations.

The First Anglo-Afghan War (1839–1842) is a campaign that remains one of the most humbling chapters in British military history. The essay narrates the Indus Army's distressing retreat from Kabul, culminating in the lone arrival of Dr. William Brydon at Jalalabad. The account is rich with human tragedy, strategic miscalculations and tribal defiance, offering our readers a deep understanding of how a mighty empire stumbled in the unforgiving Afghan highlands.

I hope that our readers find this issue worth reading. Please be open in communicating about further quality enhancement of the magazine. We will give due weightage to the valuable suggestions of our readers, in future editions.

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