A concise, accessible account of the Battle of Maiwand during the Second Anglo-Afghan War. It details the background of the British campaign, the Afghan resistance, the course of the battle, and its consequences for the empire. Includes maps, illustrations, and eyewitness testimony that highlight the ferocity of the clash and the survival story of “Bobbie,” the regimental dog.
Afghanistan is a country with a long history and turbulent recent past. Take a closer look at the rich cultural life of the Afghan people and learn about key present-day issues.