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Battle of Maiwand

A few years ago I became interested in the Second-Anglo-Afghan War. For some time I searched for information on the 66th (Berkshire) Regiment, but it was difficult here in the States. Finally I found a book specifically about the 66th and their last stand during the Battle of Maiwand.
On 27 July 1880, one-hundred [...]

Second Anglo-Afghan War: A Brief Overview

Back in 1877 the Russo-Turkish War was in full swing. Russia was hoping to recover from some of the losses for the Crimean War and hoped to capture Constantinople. The other great powers grew concerned and intervened. Russia decided that they needed to distract the British by making a diversionary invasion of [...]