First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842): Dr Brydon

First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842): Dr Brydon, the only survivor of the 4, 500 British soldiers and 12, 000 camp-followers who left Cabul (Kabul) on 6 January 1842 to escape, arriving at Jellalabad with news of the disaster, 13 January. Wood engraving c.1890

1838-1842 1842 Anglo-afghan Brydon Cabul Imperialism Jellalabad Kabul Survivor

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