"History of the War in Afghanistan, Vol. 3 (of 3)" by John William Kaye is a historical record that finishes Kaye's detailed look at the British military actions and politics in Afghanistan during the early 1800s. The story starts off with a serious mood, explaining the tough times that caused more tension and fighting in Afghanistan, especially in 1841 and 1842. The early chapters show the tough situation of the British soldiers as they deal with rebellions, political problems within Afghanistan, and problems getting supplies. The book points out the worries of Lord Auckland, the Governor-General, as things get worse, and messages from Afghanistan show how bad things are for the Caubul force. It shows a picture of a worsening situation and gets ready to examine the following disorder and British soldiers' later efforts to recover.
History of the War in Afghanistan, Vol. 3 (of 3) Third Edition
By John William Kaye
Witness the chaos and desperation of British campaigns in Afghanistan as political turmoil and military failures lead to a fight for survival and eventual attempts at retrieval.
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About the AuthorSir John William Kaye was a British military historian, civil servant and army officer in India. His major works on military history include a three-volume work on The History of the Sepoy War in India. This work was revised later by George Bruce Malleson and published in six volumes in 1890 as Kaye and Malleson's History of the Indian Mutiny.
Sir John William Kaye was a British military historian, civil servant and army officer in India. His major works on military history include a three-volume work on The History of the Sepoy War in India. This work was revised later by George Bruce Malleson and published in six volumes in 1890 as Kaye and Malleson's History of the Indian Mutiny.
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