The Sole Survivor of the Retreat from Kabul
History Daily
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This chapter details the harrowing events surrounding Sir Alexander Burns' murder during the British invasion of Afghanistan in November 1841. It explores the ramifications of British occupation and sets the stage for the calamitous retreat of their forces, with only a single survivor remaining to recount the disaster.
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