Part of a site describing the 19th century Anglo-Indian army.

Well-presented and detailed account of the Second Afghan War.

Small selection of contemporary engravings illustrating the three Afghan wars.

The story of this soldier, his regiment (the 72nd) and their role in the second Afghan War.

Very detailed account of the battle of Maiwand, fought in 1880, drawing extensively on eye-witness accounts.

An account of the war, which ended with the disastrous retreat from Kabul in 1842, from Alex Chirnside.

An introduction by Paul Hinson to the third British-Afghan conflict.