The Harrowing Retreat from Kabul: Survival Against All Odds

This chapter details the disastrous retreat of British forces from Kabul under General Elphinstone, marked by ambushes and harsh terrain. The story centers on the remarkable survival of assistant surgeon William Bryden, who becomes the sole survivor, reflecting the tragic fate of the campaign.

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