AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST

EP062 SHALL WE NOT REVENGE


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INDIA SERIES 09

Episode Summary:
The British Empire does not take humiliation lightly. In this episode, we follow the Army of Retribution as it storms back into Afghanistan to rescue prisoners, avenge the disastrous retreat from Kabul, and send a clear message to the world. But was it all just an expensive, bloody display of imperial pride?

Episode Highlights:
General Pollock’s stunning victory at the Khyber Pass—breaking a long-standing military myth.
The dramatic rescue of British prisoners, including officers, women, and children.
The controversial destruction of Kabul’s grand bazaar—vengeance or war crime?
General Nott’s relentless battles in Kandahar.
The war’s ultimate failure—thousands dead, nothing truly gained.
The rise of Sir Charles Napier and Britain’s next imperial adventure in Sind.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Army of Retribution was about restoring military prestige, not long-term strategy.
  • Afghanistan remained outside British control, but the empire proved it could strike hard when provoked.
  • The British were already shifting their focus—India’s northwest frontier was just one piece of a larger imperial puzzle.

  • With Afghanistan behind them, the British set their sights on Sind. Enter Sir Charles Napier, a man who would Expand the empire in his own unique style.

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