Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2007-10-17 Public domain in the USA. 188 Kingston, William Henry Giles 1814 1880 Kingston, W. H. G. Kingston, W.H.G. Our Soldiers: Gallant Deeds of the British Army during Victoria's Reign Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "Our Soldiers: Gallant Deeds of the British Army during Victoria's Reign" by W.H.G. Kingston is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the various campaigns and battles involving the British Army during the reign of Queen Victoria, highlighting significant events such as the Afghan wars and conflicts in Scinde. Through this narrative, readers can expect to learn about the challenges and triumphs faced by the British forces during a tumultuous period of military expansion and colonialism. The opening of the book sets the stage by discussing the context of the Afghan campaigns from 1839 to 1842, beginning with the exile of Shah Soojah-ul-Moolk and the subsequent civil turmoil in Afghanistan. It introduces key military figures, such as Lieutenant Eldred Pottinger, who played vital roles in the defense of cities like Herat. It describes the buildup of British forces intending to oust Dost Mahomed and reinstate Shah Soojah, foreshadowing the complex geopolitical dynamics that would lead to the eventual military operations. The narrative emphasizes the determination and valor of British soldiers while hinting at the disastrous consequences of their aggressive strategies. Overall, the beginning offers a sweeping overview of British military history during Queen Victoria's reign, laying the groundwork for further exploration of the battles that defined that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Great Britain. Army -- History -- 19th century Great Britain -- History, Military -- 19th century Soldiers -- Great Britain DA Text Category: History - British Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Royalty Category: History - Warfare 653595 2025-07-09T13:23:08.285391 text/html 652026 2007-10-17T11:17:12 text/html 539689 2025-07-09T13:23:17.955446 application/epub+zip 547750 2025-07-09T13:23:12.200383 application/epub+zip 297004 2025-07-09T13:23:10.793421 application/epub+zip 881633 2025-07-09T13:23:22.332393 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 870448 2025-07-09T13:23:16.995409 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 517032 2022-09-11T03:45:25.792612 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 647817 2025-07-09T13:23:07.764456 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 647549 2007-10-17T11:17:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20552 2025-07-09T13:23:22.454336 application/rdf+xml 24782 2025-07-09T13:23:11.290424 image/jpeg 4661 2025-07-09T13:23:11.039421 image/jpeg 410406 2007-10-17T11:17:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 231914 2007-10-17T11:17:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 520482 2025-07-09T13:23:08.345448 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia