The Afghan Wars
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- Hardback
- Sideantal:
- 350
- Udgivet:
- 10. september 2010
- Størrelse:
- 152x229x24 mm.
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- 680 g.
- 2-3 uger.
- 26. november 2024
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Beskrivelse af The Afghan Wars
The Afghan Wars is a comprehensive historical account of the various wars and conflicts that have taken place in Afghanistan. Written by Archibald Forbes, a renowned British war correspondent who covered the Second Anglo-Afghan War, the book provides a detailed analysis of the political, social, and military factors that have shaped Afghanistan's turbulent history.The book begins by examining the early conflicts between the British Empire and the Afghan tribes in the 19th century, including the First and Second Anglo-Afghan Wars. It then moves on to explore the Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan in 1979 and the subsequent rise of the Taliban, which led to the US-led invasion in 2001.Forbes provides a nuanced understanding of the complex relationships between Afghanistan and its neighboring countries, including Pakistan, Iran, and Russia, and how these relationships have influenced the country's political and military landscape. He also explores the role of religion and tribalism in Afghan society and how they have impacted the country's conflicts.The Afghan Wars is a well-researched and insightful book that provides a comprehensive history of Afghanistan's tumultuous past. It is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the country's complex political and military dynamics.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.
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