Plot

Three British soldiers on the Northwest Frontier of India struggle against the enemy - and themselves.

The 41st Bengal Lancers are stationed on the Northwest Frontier of British India, guarding against Afridi invaders led by wily Mohammed Khan. Experienced (though insubordinate) Lieut. McGregor is joined by two new arrivals, haughty Forsythe and callow Donald Stone...son of the commanding colonel. We follow the three through varied adventures and hardships. Will they uphold the honor of the regiment? Will Stone and the Colonel come to terms with their difficult relationship?—Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>

In the Northwest Frontier of India, the 41st Bengal Lancers leaded by the harsh Colonel Tom Stone are having trouble with the rebellious leader Mohammed Khan. After two casualties, the experienced but insubordinate Lieutenant Alan McGregor receives as replacement, the arrogant Lieutenant Forsythe and the immature son of Colonel Stone, Lieutenant Donald Stone. With the intention to prove that he will not have any privilege in the troop, the reception of Colonel Stone to his son is absolutely cold, but he becomes the protégé of McGregor. When Lieutenant Stone is kidnapped by Mohammed Khan, McGregor and Forsythe disobey their commander's direct order, disguise as Indian peddlers, and go to Khan's fortress to attempt to rescue their friend.—Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

India, early-1900s. The 41st Bengal Lancers are posted to the Northwest Frontier, a key strategic position and a hotbed for rebellion. After his company commander is killed in a skirmish with guerrillas, Lieutenant Alan McGregor assumes command. He soon has to welcome two new officers into his unit, one being the fresh-out-of-training son of the regiment's commanding officer. The Colonel is determined to not give his son any favours, and policy that will tested to an extreme degree.—grantss