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In 1839 a large British army invaded Afghanistan in order to place upon the throne a ruler deemed more friendly to the British in Delhi than the incumbent Dost Mohammed. Although it started well, the enterprise ended in defeat and massacre.Patrick Macrory is the author of 'Kabul Catastrophe: The Invasion and Retreat 1839-1842 (Prion Lost Treasures)', published 2002 under ISBN 9781853754890 and ISBN 1853754897.
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