Battle of Baba Wullee 1842
Battle of Baba Wullee 1842 | ||
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Part of 1st Afghan War 1839-42 | ||
Date: | 25 March 1842 | |
Location: | Argandab, Kandahar, Afghanistan | |
Presidency: | Bengal | |
Co-ordinates: | 31.647689°N 65.671617°E | |
Result: | British victory | |
Combatants | ||
British & Indians | Various Afghan tribes | |
Commanders | ||
Lieut-Col G P Wymer | Salloo Khan Taj Mahomed | |
Strength | ||
Foraging Party | ||
Casualties | ||
Foraging Party
- Half Troop Shah's Horse Artillery
- One Troop Haldane's Horse
- Half Troop Leeson's Horse
- 6th Regiment Bengal Native Infantry
- 38th Regiment Bengal Native Infantry
- 2nd Shah's Regiment
External Links
Wikipedia - 1st Afghan War
Heritage History - Afghan Wars
Somerset Record Office - 1st Afghan War
Google Books - History of the War in Afghanistan
Google Books - Battle of Baba Wullee