Battle of Ahmad Khel

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Battle of Ahmad Khel
Part of 2nd Afghan War
Date: 19 April 1880
Location: Road between Kandahar and Kabul
Presidency: Bengal
Co-ordinates:
Result: British victory
Combatants
Britsh Various Afghan tribes
Commanders
Lt General Sir Donald Stewart Unknown tribal leaders
Strength
7,200 British & Indian troops 15,000 mounted & on foot
Casualties
About 115 About 3,000


External Links

The British Empire - 2nd Afghan War 1878-80
BritishBattles.com - The Battle of Ahmed Khel

Recommended Reading

"Road to Kabul" by Brian Robson 1986 ISBN 1862271968