検索キーワード： 著者 "Archibald Forbes" すべてのカテゴリー

Dive into the tumultuous history of the First Anglo–Afghan War, a fierce conflict waged between British India and Afghanistan from 1839 to 1842. This war was not only a pivotal moment in the 19th-century Great Game—a struggle for dominance in Central Asia between the United Kingdom and Russia—but also marked one of the most significant setbacks to British authority following the establishment of the British Raj by the East India Company. Join us as we unravel the complexities and consequences of this early imperial clash. (Summary by Phil)

In Part 2 of The Afghan Wars 1839-42 and 1878-80, we delve into the tumultuous conflict of 1878-80, a pivotal chapter in the Great Game—a fierce 19th-century struggle for dominance in Central Asia between the United Kingdom and Russia. This war not only showcased the complexities of imperial ambitions but also represented a significant blow to British authority in the region, following the establishment of British Raj by the East India Company. Join Lynette Caulkins and Phil Griffith as they unpack the intricacies and implications of this historical episode.