The Anglo-afghan War. London, Dec. 11
When the Afghans attacked the Bittish cavalry and artillery, the latter were en route to join General Macpherson, in a movement to prevent the junction of Afghans from Ghuzni and…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1879
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Latest by Wire. The Afghan, War. Calcutta, Dec. 17
Advices have been received from Tagdallak, stating that telegraphic communication was interrupted between that place and Cabul. It is believed that the enemy, who are in…
Continued on Trove, page 1096 →The Anglo Afghan War. (Reuter's Telegrams.) Calcutta, Dec. 18
Advices have been received from Herat, stating that Sirdar Abdullah Khan has seized the citadel of that town, and has proclaimed himself Governor, with the support of the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War Between Chili and Peru. London, Dec. 15
Advices from Peru state that the Chilian army again encountered the Peruvians at Tarapaca, aud after a severe engagement the former were defeated with a loss of 1000…
Continued on Trove, page 1094 →The Anglo-afghan War. (Reuter's Telegram.) Calcutta, Dec. 19
Although the hostility of the tribes prevented the British troops from commencing their march for Cabul when at first intended, General Gough started from Gundamak with…
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New York, November 23.—A Lima letter says: At last, the long-heralded descent of the Chileans on the Peruvian Coast has been attempted and made. On Sunday morning, the 22nd of October, sixteen of the enemy's vessels,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Anglo-afghan War. [By Submarine Cable.] the Anglo-afghan War. Calcutta, December 20
General Gough continued his march for Cabul on the 18th instant, without opposition, and arrived at Jugdallak Pass on the 19th. Numerous bodies of Ghilzais were…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Anglo-afghan War. [REUTER's Telegrams.] Calcutta, Dec. 20
General Gough continued his march for Cabul on the 18th without opposition, and arrived at Jagdallak Pass on the 19th. Numerous bodies of Ghilzais were met with…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Telegraphic News. (By Submarine Cable.) the Zulu War. London, December 21
News from the Cape, via Zanzibar, stares that Secocani's stronghold was taken after a sharp encounter. The British lost two officers killed and four wounded. The loss…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Anglo Afghan War. calcutta Dec 18
Advices have been received from Herat stating that Sirdar Abdullah Khan has seized the citadel of that town and his proclaimed himself Goys ernor of the support of the Cabul inhabitans…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →The Anglo-afghan War. (Reuter's Telegram.) Calcutta, Dec. 22
Advices from the front report that General Gough was continuing his advance with his flying column. Yesterday's march was much harassed by the Ghilzais, General Gough…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Telegraphic News. (By Submarine Cable.) the Anglo-afghan War. Calcutta, December 22
Advices from the front state that General Gough was continuing his advance with the, flying column. Yesterday's march was much harassed by the Ghilzais. General Gough…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Telegraphic News. (By Submarine Cable.) the Anglo-afghan War. Calcutta. December 23
General Roberts, under date 19th instant, reports a victory., after a slight skirmish, winch occurred with the enemy on the 18th. The losses on both sides were slight…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Land War Tn Ihegand
The Times, adverting to the Navan meetings, observes :-- "The shooting of landlords and the practical establishment of a state of civil war do not in themselves represent a stale of things…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Anglo-afghan War. (Reuter's Telegrams.) Calcutta, Dec. 23
General Roberts reported to the Viceroy, under date 19th instant, that a slight skirmish occurred with the enemy on the 18th. The losses on both sides were but slight…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →TELEGRAMS. Cable Messages. the Afghan War
LONDON, December 17.—Advices have been received stating that telegraphic communication with Cabul is interrupted owing to the wires having been cut by the enemy,…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →The Anglo-afghan War. (Reuter's Telegram.) Calcutta, Dec. 25
General Gough, with his force, arrived at Cabul yesterday, and effected a junction with Colonel Roberts's force without meeting any opposition from the enemy…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Latest by Wire. the Anglo-afghan War. Calcutta, Dec. 23
General Roberts reported to the Viceroy, under date 19th instant, that a slight skirmish occurred with the enemy on the 18th. The losses on both sides were but slight…
Continued on Trove, page 1152 →Telegraphic English and Foreign. the Anglo-afghan War. Calcutta, Dec. 18
Advices have been received from Herat, stating that Sirdar Abdullah Khan has seized the citadel of that town, aud has proclaimed himself Governor, with the support of the…
Continued on Trove, page 1142 →A Successful Soldier
Sir Garnet Wolseley was once in hospitable Ireland, where it is needless to say he had a good time of it. In returning thanks for the toast of his health he remarked that he…
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