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Revision as of 16:01, 31 August 2009
Also known as the Battle of Kandahar
| 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
| General Roberts' March from Kabul to Kandahar | |
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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 | |