The Afghan Wars 1839-42 and 1878-80

by Archibald Forbes

[Illustration: Sir Frederick Roberts]

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THE AFGHAN WARS 1839-42 AND 1878-80

by ARCHIBALD FORBES

With Portraits and Plans

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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