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The Battle of Kabul (1879) - part of the Bretwalda Battles series
Published by Bretwalda Books
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Published: June 19, 2012
Words: 5,598 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781909099128
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With British & American troops again in Afghanistan, this book looks back to a previous conflict when Islamic fundamentalists again sought to overthrow the government of Afghanistan and British troops went in to pacify the area.Extended description
With British & American troops again in Afghanistan, this book looks back to a previous conflict when Islamic fundamentalists again sought to overthrow the government of Afghanistan and British troops went in to pacify the area.In September 1879 rebels against Emir Yaqub Khan massacred the British residents of Kabul. The British put together a column of 7,000 men to march on Kabul, punish the rebels and restore order.
Led by the famous General Fred Roberts VC (later Earl Roberts) the column reached Kabul but was soon surrounded by a vast force of some 50,000 Afghan tribesmen. The siege that followed showed the bravery of the Afghans and the steadiness of the British in equal measure. (Read more)
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india, raj, britain, afghanistan, islamism, kabul, peacekeepingAvailable ebook reading formats
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