The First Afghan War 183942: Invasion, catastrophe and retreat by Richard Macror

Description: The First Afghan War 183942 by Richard Macrory Hon KC, Peter Dennis A highly illustrated study of the First Afghan War, a bitter setback for British forces in the Great Game played out in the 19th century. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A highly illustrated study of the First Afghan War, a bitter setback for British forces in the Great Game played out in the 19th century.In 1839 forces of the British East India Company crossed the Indus to invade Afghanistan on the pretext of reinstating a former king Shah Soojah to his rightful throne. The reality was that this was another step in Britains Great Game – Afghanistan would create a buffer to any potential Russian expansion towards India.This history traces the initial, campaign which would see the British easily occupy Kabul and the rebellion that two years later would see the British army humbled. Forced to negotiate a surrender the British fled Kabul en masse in the harsh Afghan winter. Decimated by Afghan guerilla attacks and by the harsh cold and a lack of food and supplies just one European – Dr Brydon would make it to the safety of Jalalabad five days later.Richard Macrory goes on to trace the retribution attack on Kabul the following year, which destroyed the symbolic Mogul Bazaar before rapidly withdrawing and leaving Afghanistan in peace for nearly a generation. Author Biography Richard Macrory is a professor of law at University College London, author of books and specialist articles in environmental law, and former chairman of Merchant Ivory film productions. His great great great uncle was Eldred Pottinger (the hero of Herat who survived the Retreat) and his father wrote the first modern account of the Ist Afghan War, Signal Catastrophe, published in 1966. Macrory has an extensive collection of works on the First Afghan War, including original copies of Lady Sales Diary, Lt. Eyres account, and Kayes History of the Afghan War.Peter Dennis was born in 1950. Inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn he studied illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles. A keen wargamer and modelmaker, he is based in Nottinghamshire, UK. Table of Contents IntroductionChronologyOpposing commandersOpposing armiesOpposing plansThe campaignAftermathThe battlefield todayFurther readingIndex Promotional A highly illustrated study of the First Afghan War, a bitter setback for British forces in the Great Game played out in the 19th century. Promotional "Headline" A highly illustrated study of the First Afghan War, a bitter setback for British forces in the Great Game played out in the 19th century. Will appeal any enthusiast of 19th century warfare or those interested in the history of Afghanistan, a country Britain has repeatedly intervened militarily in. Feature The First Afghan War is one of the greatest disasters in British military history, with the Retreat from Kabul being immortalized in popular imagination both at the time and in the current era. Details ISBN1472813979 Short Title CAMPAIGN #298 1ST AFGHAN WAR 1 Pages 96 Series Campaign Language English Illustrator Peter Dennis ISBN-10 1472813979 ISBN-13 9781472813978 Media Book Format Paperback Series Number 298 Year 2016 Imprint Osprey Publishing Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 958.103 Illustrations 35 b/w; 44 col Subtitle Invasion, catastrophe and retreat Publication Date 2016-08-25 UK Release Date 2016-08-25 Translated from English NZ Release Date 2016-08-25 Author Peter Dennis Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Audience General AU Release Date 2016-08-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161571236;

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