Private Journal of Henry Francis Brooke Late Brigadier-General Commanding 2nd Infantry Brigade, Kandahar Field Force, Southern Afghanistan, from April 22nd to August 16th, 1880

"Private Journal of Henry Francis Brooke" by Henry Francis Brooke is a recollection of a Brigadier-General's experiences during the Second Anglo-Afghan War. The narrative follows Henry Francis Brooke's deployment to Kandahar, Southern Afghanistan, where he commands the 2nd Infantry Brigade. The journal follows his preparations, logistical challenges, and initial march, along with his interactions with fellow officers and the realities of military life. The journal reflects on the external struggles of warfare and the internal contemplations of a soldier, capturing the dramatic unfolding of historical events through a reflective yet observant tone.