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100 1 _aMacKinnon, Daniel Henry,
_d1813-1884
245 1 0 _aMilitary Service and Adventures in the Far East: Vol. 2 (of 2) :
_bIncluding Sketches of the Campaigns Against the Afghans in 1839, and the Sikhs in 1845-6.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2018-06-18
508 _aE-text prepared by Brian Coe, Graeme Mackreth, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
520 _a"Military Service and Adventures in the Far East: Vol. 2 (of 2)" by MacKinnon is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work continues the narrative of military experiences and campaigns in the British-occupied regions of the Far East, focusing specifically on the campaigns against the Afghans and Sikhs. The text reflects on the disasters of the Afghan insurrection, the efforts to maintain British control in India, and the tactical maneuvers of British forces in the region during this tumultuous period. The opening of the volume sets the groundwork for a detailed recounting of military events, starting with the return of key military leaders to England amidst the chaos in Afghanistan. It portrays the atmosphere of crisis following the disastrous insurrection, highlighting the bravery and struggles faced by British soldiers during campaigns, particularly in Jellalabad. The narrative elaborates on individual acts of heroism amidst overwhelming odds and hints at the complex dynamics of the British and local forces, setting an engaging tone for readers interested in historical military accounts. The author's vivid descriptions and reflections on leadership decisions add depth to the unfolding story of conflict and endurance in the region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain. Army -- Military life
653 _aAfghan Wars -- Personal narratives, British
653 _aSikh War, 1845-1846 -- Personal narratives, British
653 _aBritish -- Afghanistan -- History -- 19th century -- Sources
653 _aBritish -- India -- Punjab -- History -- 19th century -- Sources
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57350
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