British army under canvas at Roree on the Indus, First Anglo-Afghan War, 1838-1842. Artist: James Atkinson

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British army under canvas at Roree on the Indus, First Anglo-Afghan War, 1838-1842. The British fought the Anglo-Afghan Wars in an attempt to block the expansion of Russia's sphere of influence towards India. From Sketches in Afghanistan by James Atkinson. (London, 1842).

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Size: 3943px × 2649px
Location: World,Asia,Afghanistan
Photo credit: © Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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