2nd Afghan War [I Love History]

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The 72nd Highlanders at the battle of Peiwar Kotal, 1878? or maybe 1879. A Victorian artist's impression. That was General 'Bobs' Roberts fist major victory. He was one of the many, many Irishmen who made his home and name in the British army - and was one of Kipling's favourites.

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ozgirl512 · 26-30, F

Like others since, had their rear ends handed to them eventually

helensusanswift · 26-30, F

@ozgirl512 Roberts made his name in that war, after a number of pretty impressive victories over the Afghans.

ozgirl512 · 26-30, F

@helensusanswift but they didn't, or couldn't stay ...