Battle of Peiwar Kotal
| Battle of Peiwar Kotal | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 2nd Afghan War 1878-80 | ||
| Date: | 2 December 1878 | |
| Location: | Peiwar Kotal, Kurram, NWF | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 33.947158°N 69.900019°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| British & Indians | Various Afghan tribes | |
| Commanders | ||
| Lt Gen Frederick Roberts | ||
| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
External Links
The British Empire - 2nd Afghan War 1878-80
2nd Anglo-Afghan War
Regiments in the 2nd Afghan War
The British Empire - Peiwar Kotal 1878
BritishBattles.com - Battle of Peiwar Kotal
An English Soldier's Letter
Recommended Reading
"Road to Kabul" by Brian Robson 1986 ISBN 1862271968
| General Roberts' March to Ali Kheyl | |
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Actions fought on this march: | |
| Phases: General Browne's March from Peshawar to Gandamak – General Roberts' March to Ali Kheyl – General Stewart's March to Kandahar | |
| General Roberts' March to Kabul – General Stewart's March to Kabul – General Roberts' March from Kabul to Kandahar | |
| Part of the 2nd Afghan War | |