Male, Arthur
Scenes Through the Battle Smoke (Afghan War 1878-80 and Egyptian Campaign 1882)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781843425472
- author:
- Male, Arthur
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Naval and Military Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 508
- Dimensions:
- 127 mm X 203 mm
- Genre:
- African history: c 1500 to c 1900
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Scenes Through the Battle Smoke is a gripping account of two pivotal British military campaigns in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the 1879-80 campaign in Afghanistan, which followed the disastrous retreat from Kabul in 1842, and the brief campaign in Egypt in 1882, which ended with a decisive victory at the Battle of Tel-el-Kebir. Through the eyes of Arthur Male, an army chaplain who participated in both campaigns, this book offers a unique and personal perspective on Victorian colonial warfare. The author's brisk writing style brings to life the challenges and complexities of these conflicts, which were marked by tension and uncertainty. Illustrated with evocative line drawings, Scenes Through the Battle Smoke provides a valuable insight into the history of British involvement in Afghanistan and Egypt during this period.
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