His Majesty’s Headhunters: The Siege of Kohima that Shaped World History

His Majesty’s Headhunters sheds new light on the little-known siege of Kohima—widely considered a turning point in World War II and often called the ‘Stalingrad of the East’. Offering a unique perspective from Nagaland, this book revisits the battle through the eyes of the Naga people, whose role has long been overlooked in mainstream accounts.

Drawing from firsthand records of soldiers and officers, it reveals how the courage and sacrifice of Naga warriors were crucial to the Allied victory. Without them, as noted by Japanese Lt Gen. Sato, the outcome might have shifted dramatically in Japan’s favor. This gripping and deeply researched account redefines how we understand one of the last great battles of the British Empire—and the first of a new Indian era.