The Second Afghan War Casualty Roll 1878-1880
By Ali Musjid and Compiled by Anthony Farrington
Published by The London Stamp Exchange Limited: London 1986
Publication Limited To 1,000 Copies In This Style
"The Second Afghan War 1878-1880: Casualty Roll is a meticulously compiled and authoritative reference work documenting the human cost of Britain's late-nineteenth-century Afghan campaign. Compiled by Anthony Farrington and published by The London Stamp Exchange in London in 1986, this volume represents the first definitive casualty roll for the war, listing approximately 3,000 British and Indian officers and men. Entries are arranged by regiment and provide precise details of each casualty wherever available, offering an indispensable tool for understanding the scale and distribution of losses across the campaign's major engagements, including Ali Musjid, Peiwar Kotal, Charasiah, Kabul, Ahmed Khel, Maiwand, and the Kabul-Kandahar march.
Beyond the casualty listings, the book is strengthened by a carefully referenced bibliography, facsimiles of key official despatches, and full citations for gallantry awards such as the Victoria Cross, Distinguished Conduct Medal, and Indian Order of Merit, cross-referenced to casualties where applicable. Limited to 1,000 copies in this style, it stands as both a scholarly resource and a collectible publication of lasting value. This work will appeal particularly to military historians, genealogists, medal collectors, researchers of the British Indian Army, and those with a focused interest in the Second Afghan War and Victorian-era imperial campaigns."
Light wear to dustjacket. Neat inscription on inside cover behind dustjacket flap. Pages clean and beautifully presented. An excellent copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Size 30.5cm x 22cm x 2cm - 189 Pages
