Anbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book details the advance of the British and Indian armies into Afghanistan in 1838, leading up to the siege of Ghuznee and the restoration of Shah Shoojah to the throne. The author, William Hough, was an officer in the Bengal army and a participant in this campaign. As such, his perspective is uniquely informed by his direct involvement in these historical events. This book offers readers first-hand accounts and detailed descriptions of the battles fought, the terrain traversed, and the hardships endured by the soldiers involved. Fans of military strategy will find interest in the breakdown of the various tactics employed in the battles and sieges recounted throughout the book. They will discover the various logistical challenges that the armies had to overcome, which serves as a valuable case study for the factors that can influence the success or failure of a campaign. Hough provides invaluable context surrounding the events he details, exploring the broader historical context of British involvement in Afghanistan and Central Asia. He provides a rich account of the political landscape and diplomatic machinations that led to the invasion, as well as an analysis of the ways in which prominent British figures viewed the campaign and its goals. This book will be compelling reading for anyone interested in the history of the British Empire, military history, or the region of Afghanistan and Central Asia. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333047498_0
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Anbieter: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, USA
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781333047498
Anbieter: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781333047498
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