| Author |
MacKinnon, Daniel Henry, 1813-1884 |
| 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.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 48.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| 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)
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| 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.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
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| Subject |
Great Britain. Army -- Military life
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| Subject |
Afghan Wars -- Personal narratives, British
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| Subject |
Sikh War, 1845-1846 -- Personal narratives, British
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| Subject |
British -- Afghanistan -- History -- 19th century -- Sources
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| Subject |
British -- India -- Punjab -- History -- 19th century -- Sources
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
57350 |
| Release Date |
Jun 18, 2018 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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