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Revision as of 16:24, 28 August 2009
| Battle of Killa Kazee | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 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