80. 1842: The Retreat from Kabul
As the British occupation of Kabul collapses, the troops flee. What follows is one of the darkest events in British imperial history. A treacherous journey through mountain passes in crippling winter conditions leaves the British at the mercy of the Afghan forces. Over 15,000 men, women, and children leave the capital, legend says only one man survives. Listen as William and Anita discuss the bloody, brutal, first retreat from Kabul.
Twitter: @Empirepoduk
Email: empirepoduk@gmail.com
Producer: Callum Hill
Exec Producer: Jack Davenport + Neil Fearn
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As the British occupation of Kabul collapses, the troops flee. What follows is one of the darkest events in British imperial history. A treacherous journey through mountain passes in crippling winter conditions leaves the British at the mercy of the Afghan forces. Over 15,000 men, women, and children leave the capital, legend says only one man survives. Listen as William and Anita discuss the bloody, brutal, first retreat from Kabul.
Twitter: @Empirepoduk
Email: empirepoduk@gmail.com
Producer: Callum Hill
Exec Producer: Jack Davenport + Neil Fearn
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