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Revision as of 18:42, 13 January 2010
Battle of Killa Kazee | ||
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Part of 2nd Afghan War 1878-80 | ||
Date: | 11 December 1879 | |
Location: | Kala, Kabul, Afghanistan | |
Presidency: | Bengal | |
Co-ordinates: | 34.480382°N 68.983536°E | |
Result: | British withdrawal | |
Combatants | ||
British & Indians | Various Afghan tribes | |
Commanders | ||
Maj Gen Frederick Roberts Brig Gen Henry Massy |
Mahomed Jan | |
Strength | ||
10,000 | ||
Casualties | ||
External Links
The British Empire - 2nd Afghan War 1878-80
Google Books - Battle at Killa Kazee
Garen Ewing - Trumpeter's narrative
University of Texas - Map of Kabul environs
Recommended Reading
"Road to Kabul" by Brian Robson 1986 ISBN 1862271968
General Roberts' March to Kabul | |
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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 |