Afghan Wars 1839-42 and 1878-80, Part 2 — Chapter I - The First Campaign

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Title: The Afghan Wars 1839-42 and 1878-80 Author: Archibald Forbes Release date: July 1, 2005 [eBook #8428] Most recently updated: April 11, 2022 Language: English Other information and formats: www.

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*** START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK THE AFGHAN WARS 1839-42 AND 1878-80 *** [Illustration: Sir Frederick Roberts] * * * * * THE AFGHAN WARS 1839-42 AND 1878-80

by ARCHIBALD FORBES With Portraits and Plans * * * * * CONTENTS

PART I. --THE FIRST AFGHAN WAR

CHAP.

I. --PRELIMINARY

II. --THE MARCH TO CABUL

III. --THE FIRST YEAR OF OCCUPATION

IV. --THE SECOND YEAR OF OCCUPATION

V. --THE BEGINNING OF THE END

VI. --THE ROAD TO RUIN

VII. --THE CATASTROPHE

VIII. --THE SIEGE AND DEFENCE OF JELLALABAD

IX. --RETRIBUTION AND RESCUE

PART II. --THE SECOND AFGHAN WAR