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Lady Sale's Afghanistan
An Indomitable Victorian Lady's Account of the Retreat from Kabul During the First Afghan War
Book • 2009
Lady Sale's memoirs offer a unique perspective on the First Afghan War, particularly the ill-fated retreat from Kabul in 1842.
Her diary provides detailed insights into the military incompetence and treacherous conditions faced by the British forces.
The book highlights Lady Sale's courage and resilience in the face of extreme adversity.
Her diary provides detailed insights into the military incompetence and treacherous conditions faced by the British forces.
The book highlights Lady Sale's courage and resilience in the face of extreme adversity.
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81. The Graveyard of Empires
