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|partof=[[:Category:1st Afghan War|1st Afghan War 1839-42]] | |partof=[[:Category:1st Afghan War|1st Afghan War 1839-42]] | ||
|date=3 July 1841 | |date=3 July 1841 | ||
| − | |location=[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gereshk Gereshk, Helmand Province, Afghanistan | + | |location=[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gereshk Gereshk], Helmand Province, Afghanistan |
|presidency=[[Bengal]] | |presidency=[[Bengal]] | ||
|co-ordinates=[http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?ll=31.822095,64.54993&z=15&t=h&hl=en 31.822095°N 64.54993°E] | |co-ordinates=[http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?ll=31.822095,64.54993&z=15&t=h&hl=en 31.822095°N 64.54993°E] | ||
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|combatant2=Durrani tribesmen | |combatant2=Durrani tribesmen | ||
|commander1=Captain J. Woodburn | |commander1=Captain J. Woodburn | ||
| − | |commander2=Aktar | + | |commander2=Aktar Khan |
|strength1= | |strength1= | ||
|strength2=6,000 | |strength2=6,000 | ||
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== Synopsis == | == Synopsis == | ||
| − | + | With the encouragement of Yar Mahomed in Herat Aktar Khan threw off his professed allegiance to Shah Shuja and threatened the garrison at Gereshk. Captain Woodburn was sent to deal with the rebellion and defeated 6,000 Durrani tribesmen outside the fortress. | |
== Field Detachment == | == Field Detachment == | ||
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Anglo-Afghan_War 1st Afghan War] Wikipedia<br>[http://www.heritage-history.com/www/heritage.php?Dir=wars&FileName=wars_afghan.php Afghan Wars] Heritage History <br>[http://www.somerset.gov.uk/archives/sli/1afghan.htm 1st Afghan War] Somerset Record Office <br> | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Anglo-Afghan_War 1st Afghan War] Wikipedia<br>[http://www.heritage-history.com/www/heritage.php?Dir=wars&FileName=wars_afghan.php Afghan Wars] Heritage History <br>[http://www.somerset.gov.uk/archives/sli/1afghan.htm 1st Afghan War] Somerset Record Office <br> | ||
==== Historical books on-line ==== | ==== Historical books on-line ==== | ||
| − | [http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=XiEPAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA153&dq=Memorials+of+Affghanistan:+The+next+proof+on+record+that+the+disaffection&as_brr=3&cd=1#v=onepage&q&f=false ''Memorials of Affghanistan'' - | + | [http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=XiEPAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA153&dq=Memorials+of+Affghanistan:+The+next+proof+on+record+that+the+disaffection&as_brr=3&cd=1#v=onepage&q&f=false ''Memorials of Affghanistan'' - Woodburn's account] by J H Stocqueler 1863 (Google Books) |
Revision as of 15:00, 20 April 2010
| Battle before Girishk | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 1st Afghan War 1839-42 | ||
| Date: | 3 July 1841 | |
| Location: | Gereshk, Helmand Province, Afghanistan | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 31.822095°N 64.54993°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| British and Indians | Durrani tribesmen | |
| Commanders | ||
| Captain J. Woodburn | Aktar Khan | |
| Strength | ||
| 6,000 | ||
| Casualties | ||
| 13 killed 31 wounded |
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Synopsis
With the encouragement of Yar Mahomed in Herat Aktar Khan threw off his professed allegiance to Shah Shuja and threatened the garrison at Gereshk. Captain Woodburn was sent to deal with the rebellion and defeated 6,000 Durrani tribesmen outside the fortress.
Field Detachment
- 5th Shah Shulah's Infantry
- Detachment 1st Troop Horse Artillery under Lt G L Cooper
- Detachment 1st Janbaz (Afghan Cavalry) under Lt G W G Golding
- Detachment 2nd Janbaz (Afghan Cavalry) under Lt A H Ross
External Links
1st Afghan War Wikipedia
Afghan Wars Heritage History
1st Afghan War Somerset Record Office
Historical books on-line
Memorials of Affghanistan - Woodburn's account by J H Stocqueler 1863 (Google Books)
