The Afghan War of 1879-80, being a complete narrative of the capture of Cabul, the siege of Sharpur, the battle of Ahmed Khel, the brilliant march to Candahar, and the defeat of Ayub Khan, with the operations of the Helmund, and the settlement with Abdur Rahman Khan

Authors

Howard Hensman

Document Type

Monograph

Publication Date

1882

Abstract

The book about the Second Afghan War, is written when all was peaceful in Afghanistan, but the disaster at Maiwand once more threw the Cabul army into excitement, and General Roberts had to march to he relief of Candahar. This now historical march and the victory at Candahar on September 1st., are described in detail in part II of this volume.

Recommended Citation

Hensman, Howard The Afghan War of 1879-80, being a complete narrative of the capture of Cabul, the siege of Sharpur, the battle of Ahmed Khel, the brilliant march to Candahar, and the defeat of Ayub Khan, with the operations of the Helmund, and the settlement with Abdur Rahman Khan. 2nd ed. London: Allen, 1882. 567 p., maps

Relation

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Language

English