1892. Forbes, a brilliant war correspondent, spent his later years in literary work, which included this volume on the Afghan Wars. Contents Part I. The First Afghan War: Preliminary; The March to Cabul; The First Year of Occupation; The Beginning of the End; The Road to Ruin; The Catastrophe; The Siege and Defense of Jellalabad; and Retribution and Rescue. Contents Part II. The Second Afghan War: The First Campaign; The Opening of the Second Campaign; the Lull Before the Storm; The December Storm; On the Defensive in Sherpur; Ahmed Khel; The Ameer Abdurrahman; Maiwand and the Great March; and The Battle of Candahar.