General Sale's March from Kabul to Jalalabad

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Summary

Following continued unrest around Kabul, the eastern Ghilzai tribes had blocked the passes on the route to India. Maj-Gen Sir Robert Sale was to march to winter quarters in Jalalabad clearing the opposition on the way.

Field Force

See our interactive map of
The March from Kabul to Jalalabad
locations and routes on Google Maps


Advance Guard

  • 35th Bengal Native Infantry under Col Monteath
  • 100 Shah Shuja's Sappers under Capt G Broadfoot
  • One squadron 5th Cavalry under Capt Oldfield
  • Two guns of Capt Abbott's Battery under Lieut Dawes

Main Force

External Links

Sale's March Google Books
Lady Florentia Sale's Journal Google Books
Sale's Brigade in Afghanistan: with an Account of the Seizure and Defence of Jellalabad by George Robert Gleig 1846 Google Books