Battle of Gandamak 13th January 1842

Just been catching up with my copy of Stuart Thresher's 'Armchair General' and tomorrow marks the last stand of the 44th after the failed first Anglo Afghan War
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Just been catching up with my copy of Stuart Thresher's 'Armchair General' and tomorrow marks the last stand of the 44th after the failed first Anglo Afghan War
Also as witnessed by Harry Paget Flashman, soon to be "Hero of Jalalabad".
By complete coincidence I keep a reproduction 44th Regt button on my Keychain.