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Archibald Forbes

Archibald Forbes was born in Morayshire, Scotland, the son of a Presbyterian minister. He was educated at the University of Aberdeen. After graduating, he joined the Royal Dragoons. He was invalided from his regiment, moved to London, and became a journalist. In 1870 when the Franco-Prussian War began, he went to the front as war correspondent observing the German army. He published his experiences under the title My Experiences of the War Between France and Germany. He went on to report on the second Carlist War from Spain, the Bengal famine of 1873–74, the Prince of Wales' tour of India in 1875-76, the Serbian campaign in 1876, the Russo-Turkish campaign in 1877, the British occupation of Cyprus in 1878, the Khyber Pass force to Jalalabad, the disaster at Isanlwana in South Africa in 1879, among other stories. After retiring from journalism, he gave lectures about his experiences and continue to write and publish books about his experiences.

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British war correspondent (1838–1900)

Born 17 April 1838
Died 30 March 1900

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British war correspondent (1838–1900)

Born 17 April 1838
Died 30 March 1900

Subjects

Great Britain, Afghan Wars, Battles, Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871, Great Britain. Army, Military life, Modern Military history, Russo-Turkish War, 1877-1878, War correspondents, Afghan wars. [from old catalog], Correspondence, Correspondence, reminiscences, English War stories, Fiction, historical, general, Great Britain. Army. Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), Great britain, army, regimental histories, History, Military camps, Military history, Military leadership, Personal narratives, Récits de guerre anglais, War

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Afghanistan

People

Charles George Gordon (1833-1885), Henry Havelock Sir (1795-1857), Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865), Archibald Forbes, Colin Campbell Clyde Baron (1792-1863), Colin Campbell Clyde of Clydesdale Baron, Henry Havelock Sir, Napoleon III Emperor of the French (1808-1873), Napoléon III Emperor of the French (1808-1873), William I German Emperor (1797-1888)

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19th century

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Alternative names

  • Archibald Forbes; Januarius Aloysius MacGahan

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September 30, 2020 Edited by MARC Bot add ISNI
March 31, 2017 Edited by MARC Bot add VIAF and wikidata ID
November 15, 2011 Edited by Sarah Breau merge authors
November 15, 2011 Edited by Sarah Breau Changed name order, added bio, added to birth date, added to death date, removed alternate name, added Wikipedia link
April 1, 2008 Created by an anonymous user initial import