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|partof=[[2nd Afghan War]] | |partof=[[2nd Afghan War]] | ||
| − | |date= | + | |date=27 March 1855 |
| − | |location= | + | |location=Kohat Pass, NWF |
|presidency=[[Bengal]] | |presidency=[[Bengal]] | ||
| − | |co-ordinates=[http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?ll= | + | |co-ordinates=[http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?ll=34.010058,71.37155&z=13&t=h&hl=en 34.010058°N 71.371550°E] |
|result=British victory | |result=British victory | ||
|territory= | |territory= | ||
Revision as of 10:48, 19 January 2008
| Aka Khel Expedition 1855 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 2nd Afghan War | ||
| Date: | 27 March 1855 | |
| Location: | Kohat Pass, NWF | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 34.010058°N 71.371550°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| British & Indians | Various Afghan tribes | |
| Commanders | ||
| Lt Gen Sir Donald Stewart | Unknown tribal leaders | |
| Strength | ||
| 7,200 British & Indian troops | 15,000 mounted & on foot | |
| Casualties | ||
| About 115 | About 3,000 | |
External Links
The British Empire - 2nd Afghan War 1878-80
BritishBattles.com - The Battle of Ahmed Khel
Recommended Reading
"Road to Kabul" by Brian Robson 1986 ISBN 1862271968
