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|partof=[[:Category:2nd Afghan War | |partof=[[:Category:2nd Afghan War|2nd Afghan War 1878-80]] | ||
|date=1 September 1880 | |date=1 September 1880 | ||
|location=Argandab, Kandahar, Afghanistan | |location=Argandab, Kandahar, Afghanistan | ||
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|casualties2=2,500 killed | |casualties2=2,500 killed | ||
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[[Image:BabaWalimap.jpg|thumb|Baba Wali Battle Plan]] | |||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
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== Recommended Reading == | == Recommended Reading == | ||
"''Road to Kabul''" by Brian Robson 1986 ISBN 1862271968 | "''Road to Kabul''" by Brian Robson 1986 ISBN 1862271968 | ||
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Revision as of 13:37, 15 June 2009
| Battle of Baba Wullee 1880 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 2nd Afghan War 1878-80 | ||
| Date: | 1 September 1880 | |
| Location: | Argandab, Kandahar, Afghanistan | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 31.647689°N 65.671617°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| British & Indians | Various Afghan tribes | |
| Commanders | ||
| Lt Gen Frederick Roberts | Ayub Khan | |
| Strength | ||
| 11,000 troops 32 guns |
13,000 Afghan regulars & tribesmen | |
| Casualties | ||
| 248 killed & wounded | 2,500 killed | |
External Links
The British Empire - 2nd Afghan War 1878-80
British battles - Battle of Baba Wali
Recommended Reading
"Road to Kabul" by Brian Robson 1986 ISBN 1862271968