Memoirs of Major-General Sir Henry Havelock, K.C.B. |
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... Garrison . The fatal Capitulation . - Extermination of the Army . - Dr Brydon's Escape . - Council of War at Jellalabad .-- Negotiations with the Cabul Chiefs broken off . - Reinforcements from India . - Akbar Khan approaches Jellalabad ...
... Garrison . The fatal Capitulation . - Extermination of the Army . - Dr Brydon's Escape . - Council of War at Jellalabad .-- Negotiations with the Cabul Chiefs broken off . - Reinforcements from India . - Akbar Khan approaches Jellalabad ...
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... garrison the means of pouring forth in safety a deadly fire . We see moored on shore captive war boats , and the houses on the banks filled with all the speaking apparatus of a military hospital ; while officers and men , wet and dirty ...
... garrison the means of pouring forth in safety a deadly fire . We see moored on shore captive war boats , and the houses on the banks filled with all the speaking apparatus of a military hospital ; while officers and men , wet and dirty ...
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... garrison increased to 3000 men , under the com- mand of Hyder Khan , a son of Dost Mahomed , and pro- visions laid in for six months . These preparations were but imperfectly known to Sir John , and he was assured by his political ...
... garrison increased to 3000 men , under the com- mand of Hyder Khan , a son of Dost Mahomed , and pro- visions laid in for six months . These preparations were but imperfectly known to Sir John , and he was assured by his political ...
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... garrison the most important fortresses . The command of the army of occupation was given to Sir Willoughby Cotton , and he was allowed a Persian inter- preter on his staff . With a generous importunity he pressed Havelock to accept the ...
... garrison the most important fortresses . The command of the army of occupation was given to Sir Willoughby Cotton , and he was allowed a Persian inter- preter on his staff . With a generous importunity he pressed Havelock to accept the ...
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... in a small fort detached from the cantonment . Havelock considered that an error of the gravest character had been committed in the choice of such a position for the garrison , and his opinion was fatally verified before the close of.
... in a small fort detached from the cantonment . Havelock considered that an error of the gravest character had been committed in the choice of such a position for the garrison , and his opinion was fatally verified before the close of.
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