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Bridge over the Kabul River, 1878 circa (b / w photo)
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Bridge over the Kabul River, 1878 circa (b / w photo)
5924184 Bridge over the Kabul River, 1878 circa (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Bridge over the Kabul River, 1878 circa.
Photograph, 2nd Afghan War (1878-1880), 1878 circa.
During the Afghan campaign, the Bengal Sappers and Miners and Madras Sappers and Miners of the Peshawar Valley Field Force laid this bridge across the Kabul River. The engineersA other tasks during the campaign included road-making, building posts on the line of communication, camp and fort construction, laying telegraph lines and surveying. The Kabul River rises in the Sanglakh Range in eastern Afghanistan and flows past Kabul city into the North West Frontier.
From album of 46 photographs, 1880. Associated with Sir Fs Roberts, Commissariat Department.); eNational Army Museum; out of copyright
Media ID 23261276
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This photo print, titled "Bridge over the Kabul River, 1878 circa" takes us back to a significant moment in history. The image showcases a remarkable feat of engineering during the 2nd Afghan War (1878-1880). It captures the bridge that was constructed by the Bengal Sappers and Miners and Madras Sappers and Miners of the Peshawar Valley Field Force across the Kabul River. The engineers involved in this campaign had an array of responsibilities, including road-making, fort construction, telegraph line laying, and surveying. This particular bridge stands as a testament to their skillful craftsmanship amidst challenging circumstances. The Kabul River itself originates from the Sanglakh Range in eastern Afghanistan before flowing past Kabul city into the North West Frontier. Its significance as a natural feature adds depth to this historical photograph. Preserved within an album of 46 photographs dating back to 1880, this print offers us a glimpse into a pivotal time associated with Sir Fs Roberts from the Commissariat Department. Housed at London's National Army Museum, it serves as a valuable piece of our collective heritage. As we admire this striking image captured by an unknown photographer from the 19th century, we are transported back in time to witness both human ingenuity and nature's majestic presence intertwined along one of Afghanistan's vital waterways.
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