The Afghan Wars

""The Afghan Wars"" by Archibald Forbes is a comprehensive account of the British military campaigns in Afghanistan during the 19th century. The book covers the First Afghan War (1839-1842), the Second Afghan War (1878-1880), and the Third Afghan War (1919). Forbes provides a detailed analysis of the political and military strategies of the British forces, as well as the cultural and social dynamics of the Afghan people. He explores the reasons behind the British involvement in Afghanistan, the challenges faced by the soldiers on the ground, and the impact of the wars on both British and Afghan societies. The book draws on a wide range of primary and secondary sources, including official reports, personal diaries, and contemporary newspaper accounts. Through vivid descriptions and insightful analysis, ""The Afghan Wars"" offers a fascinating glimpse into one of the most tumultuous periods in British military history.1892. Forbes, a brilliant war correspondent, spent his later years in literary work, which included this volume on the Afghan Wars. Contents Part I. The First Afghan War: Preliminary; The March to Cabul; The First Year of Occupation; The Beginning of the End; The Road to Ruin; The Catastrophe; The Siege and Defense of Jellalabad; and Retribution and Rescue. Contents Part II. The Second Afghan War: The First Campaign; The Opening of the Second Campaign; the Lull Before the Storm; The December Storm; On the Defensive in Sherpur; Ahmed Khel; The Ameer Abdurrahman; Maiwand and the Great March; and The Battle of Candahar.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.