Archibald Forbes
Afghan Wars 1839-42 and 1878-80, Part 2
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.
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Archibald Forbes
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Jan 6, 2026
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010 - Chapter IX - The Battle of Candahar 06.01.2026 24:51
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 establi...
009 - Chapter VIII - Maiwand and the Great March 06.01.2026 32:13
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 establi...
008 - Chapter VII - The Ameer Abdurrahman 06.01.2026 26:27
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 establi...
007 - Chapter VI - Ahmed Khel 06.01.2026 16:28
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 establi...
006 - Chapter V - On the Defensive in Sherpur 06.01.2026 24:38
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 establi...
005 - Chapter IV - The December Storm part 2 06.01.2026 21:38
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 establi...
004 - Chapter IV - The December Storm part 1 06.01.2026 27:36
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 establi...
003 - Chapter III - The Lull before the Storm 06.01.2026 33:27
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 establi...
002 - Chapter II - The Opening of the Second Campaign 06.01.2026 36:04
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 establi...
001 - Chapter I - The First Campaign 06.01.2026 39:12
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 establi...
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