
Afghan Wars 1839-42 and 1878-80, Part 1
Afghan Wars 1839-42 and 1878-80, Part 1 by Archibald Forbes details the First Anglo-Afghan War, which occurred from 1839 to 1842. This conflict marked a significant event in the Great Game, the geopolitical struggle between the British Empire and Russia for dominance in Central Asia. The war is noted for being one of the most severe defeats for British forces in the region following the establishment of British Raj by the East India Company.






