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Battle of Asmai Heights | ||
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Part of 2nd Afghan War | ||
Date: | 14 December 1879 | |
Location: | Asmai Heights, Kabul, Afghanistan | |
Presidency: | Bengal | |
Co-ordinates: | 34.551932°N 69.146323°E | |
Result: | British withdrawal | |
Combatants | ||
British & Indians | Various Afghan tribes | |
Commanders | ||
Maj Gen Frederick Roberts Lt Col Thomas Baker |
Unknown tribal leaders | |
Strength | ||
1,200 infantry 1 regiment of native cavalry 8 guns |
8,000 tribesmen | |
Casualties | ||
External Links
The British Empire - 2nd Afghan War 1878-80
Google Books - Assault on Asmai Heights
Recommended Reading
"Road to Kabul" by Brian Robson 1986 ISBN 1862271968