Feature Facing the Wasps’ Nest: the Anglo-Afghan War of 1919 Against the odds, the Third Anglo-Afghan War led to Afghanistan’s independence. Heather Campbell | Published in History Today Volume 69 Issue 6 June 2019 To continue reading this article you will need to purchase access to the online archive. Buy Online Access Buy Print & Archive Subscription If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems.