The Storming of Delhi - September 1857 (Indian Mutiny)
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It's September 1857 - the Indian Mutiny is going strong. The British are outnumbered and outgunned. Not a good position to be in for storming a major city. But they are determined to hold India at all costs. Can the redcoats and their allies achieve the impossible against a determined and worthy foe? Walk the streets of old Delhi with me to find out more about this important Indian Mutiny battle of September 1857. I am also joined by Historian Amarpal Singh on this episode. He has a book on the battle that can be purchased via this link https://amzn.to/44jvt4O If you are interested in the Zulu War, then please sign up for my mailing list to receive my free book on the subject: www.redcoathistory.com/newsletter If you are very generous, you can also buy me a coffee and help support the channel via https://ko-fi.com/redcoathistory  
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