The campaign began in August 1935 where Tanks were used, their first operational use in India, and with help from the Royal Air Force the revolt was suppressed and the Mohmands submitted in October 1935.

The force, mobilised by 17 August, included the Nowshera and Peshawar Brigades of the Indian Army, a section of the Royal Tank Corps, the 18th King Edward's Own Cavalry, and the 22nd Derajat Mountain Battery (Frontier Force), with air support from the Indian Wing commanded by Basil Embry.

[3] The commanders of the Peshawar and Nowshera Brigades, Claude Auchinleck and Harold Alexander, both rose to high rank in World War II.

Mohforce left near the end of summer, with two tanks in front of the leading troops which could be used to outflank tribesman who pinned down the infantry.

[5] Following the capture of Badmanai Pass the British convened a jirga to establish peace which the Mohmand tribesmen came to terms in October.