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Title: Narrative of services in Beloochistan and Affghanistan, in
1840, 1841, and 1842.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print
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identification: ++++ British Library Stacy, Lewis Robert; 1848. 8 .
T 4878
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book
may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages,
poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the
original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We
believe this work is culturally important, and despite the
imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of
our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works
worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in
the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
The sharp end of the First Afghan War
The author of this book, Colonel Stacy was a highly regarded and
capable British soldier destined to acquire much experience of
campaigning and battle upon the Indian Sub-Continent. After the
events described here he served with distinction during the Gwalior
War and commanded a brigade under Dick in the First Sikh War where
his leadership 'from the front, ' particularly at the hard fought
Battle of Sobraon, brought recognition from Gough. In 1841 the
British initiative to place Shah Shuja on the throne of Afghanistan
saw Stacy as part of the 'Army of the Indus' with the 43rd regiment
and he served with it under Nott. Service in Kelat followed, but
after the disaster at Kabul, Stacy returned once more to
campaigning and played an active part in the march to Kandahar and
once more to Kabul. Stacy's action in the Jungdulluk Pass is
especially noteworthy. This is an excellent account of the First
Afghan War told by a serving British officer, it is filled with
battle detail and dialogue and reveals the difficulties of
soldiering in the most difficult terrain which was both familiar to
and dominated by the enemy. Available in softcover and hardback
with dustjacket.
The sharp end of the First Afghan War
The author of this book, Colonel Stacy was a highly regarded and
capable British soldier destined to acquire much experience of
campaigning and battle upon the Indian Sub-Continent. After the
events described here he served with distinction during the Gwalior
War and commanded a brigade under Dick in the First Sikh War where
his leadership 'from the front, ' particularly at the hard fought
Battle of Sobraon, brought recognition from Gough. In 1841 the
British initiative to place Shah Shuja on the throne of Afghanistan
saw Stacy as part of the 'Army of the Indus' with the 43rd regiment
and he served with it under Nott. Service in Kelat followed, but
after the disaster at Kabul, Stacy returned once more to
campaigning and played an active part in the march to Kandahar and
once more to Kabul. Stacy's action in the Jungdulluk Pass is
especially noteworthy. This is an excellent account of the First
Afghan War told by a serving British officer, it is filled with
battle detail and dialogue and reveals the difficulties of
soldiering in the most difficult terrain which was both familiar to
and dominated by the enemy. Available in softcover and hardback
with dustjacket.
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book
may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages,
poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the
original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We
believe this work is culturally important, and despite the
imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of
our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works
worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in
the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
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