History of the War in Afghanistan, Vol. 3 (of 3) Third Edition

CHAPTER I.

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[November, 1841-April, 1842.]

Affairs at Candahar—Evil Tidings from Caubul—Maclaren’s Brigade —Spread of the Insurrection—Arrival of Atta Mahmed—Flight of Sufdur Jung—Attack on the Douranee Camp—Continued Hostilities —Attack upon the City—Action in the Valley of the Urghundab —Fall of Ghuznee—Defence of Khelat-i-Ghilzye—Movements of England’s Brigade 122