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The Sole Survivor of the Retreat from Kabul

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The Desperate Retreat from Kabul: A Tale of Survival

This chapter narrates the harrowing retreat of British and Indian forces from Kabul under the command of an ailing General, facing relentless attacks from Afghan guerrillas. Highlighting the struggle of Assistant Surgeon William Brydon, it captures the dramatic ambush that leads to the decimation of their ranks, ultimately leaving him as the sole survivor.

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