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Title: Military Service and Adventures in the Far East: Vol. 2 (of 2)
Including Sketches of the Campaigns Against the Afghans in 1839, and the Sikhs in 1845-6.

Note: Reading ease score: 48.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: E-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)

Summary: "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.)

Author: MacKinnon, Daniel Henry, 1813-1884

EBook No.: 57350

Published: Jun 18, 2018

Downloads: 72

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain. Army -- Military life

Subject: Afghan Wars -- Personal narratives, British

Subject: Sikh War, 1845-1846 -- Personal narratives, British

Subject: British -- Afghanistan -- History -- 19th century -- Sources

Subject: British -- India -- Punjab -- History -- 19th century -- Sources

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:57350:2 2018-06-18T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. MacKinnon, Daniel Henry en 1
2024-11-08T21:14:38Z Military Service and Adventures in the Far East: Vol. 2 (of 2)

This edition has images.

Title: Military Service and Adventures in the Far East: Vol. 2 (of 2)
Including Sketches of the Campaigns Against the Afghans in 1839, and the Sikhs in 1845-6.

Note: Reading ease score: 48.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: E-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)

Summary: "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.)

Author: MacKinnon, Daniel Henry, 1813-1884

EBook No.: 57350

Published: Jun 18, 2018

Downloads: 72

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain. Army -- Military life

Subject: Afghan Wars -- Personal narratives, British

Subject: Sikh War, 1845-1846 -- Personal narratives, British

Subject: British -- Afghanistan -- History -- 19th century -- Sources

Subject: British -- India -- Punjab -- History -- 19th century -- Sources

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:57350:3 2018-06-18T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. MacKinnon, Daniel Henry en 1