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Armoured Train - Peshawar, NWFP
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Armoured Train - Peshawar, NWFP
British Military Armoured Train at Peshawar, North West Frontier Province, during the visit of The Prince of Wales, 1922. Date: 1922
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This evocative photograph captures the Prince of Wales' visit to Peshawar, North-West Frontier Province, India, in 1922. The British military armoured train, a formidable symbol of imperial power and protection against potential threats from the Afghan border, is prominently displayed in the image. The train, with its searchlight-equipped carriages and sandbags for added fortification, was a vital component of the British military presence in the region during the 1920s. The Prince of Wales, who would later become King Edward VIII, is seen here inspecting the train, surrounded by military personnel and officials. The sandbags and searchlights, along with the train's armoured wagons and carriages, were essential for protecting the train against potential attacks during its journeys through the volatile and unstable North-West Frontier Province. The North-West Frontier Province, located in present-day Pakistan, was a strategically important region for the British during the late 19th and early 20th centuries due to its proximity to Afghanistan and the Russian border. The region was a hotbed of political instability and conflict, with various local tribes and factions vying for power and influence. The British military presence in the region was a constant reminder of the imperial power that sought to maintain control and stability in the region. The armoured train was just one of the many tools used by the British to assert their dominance and protect their interests in the North-West Frontier Province and beyond. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of the British military presence in the region and the complex geopolitical landscape of the early 20th century. The train, with its armoured wagons and searchlights, stands as a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the British military during a time of great political and strategic uncertainty.
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