It was clear that taking Delhi would not be the quick victory the British were hoping for. Reinforcements were slowly trickling into India, and Sir John Lawrence had practically emptied the Punjab of all his European troops.However, on the Ridge life would continue, unremittingly, a dreadful cycle of fighting not just the mutineers, but the heat and disease.
A Desperate War
August – the End is in Sight
The last reinforcements would arrive on the Ridge in August, bringing with them a sizeable siege train. In the lead was Brigadier John Nicholson, and the rebels would suddenly discover what happened when they underestimated their foes.
As we move into September, the final chapter of the Siege of Delhi opens.
Mutiny Reflections 