The First Afghan War 1839-42: Invasion, Catastrophe and Retreat by Richard Macrory

The First Afghan War 1839-42: Invasion, Catastrophe and Retreat

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Richard Macrory with Peter Dennis (Illustrator)

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In 1839, forces of the British East India Company crossed the Indus to invade Afghanistan on the pretext of reinstating a former king, Shah Soojah, to his rightful throne. The reality was that this was another step in Britain's Great Game--Afghani...

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