Action at Karootoo
| Action at Karootoo | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 1st Afghan War 1839-42 | ||
| Date: | 5 August 1841 | |
| Location: | Karootoo, near Gereshk, Helmand Province, Afghanistan | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 31.822095°N 64.54993°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| British and Indians | Durrani tribesmen | |
| Commanders | ||
| Colonel Chambers | Aktar Khan | |
| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
| 1 killed 10 wounded |
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Synopsis
After Captain Woodburn's success General Nott sent out two detachments from Kandahar to pursue Aktar Khan. On 5 August Colonel Chambers' cavalry dispersed a party of the enemy coming through the Sheea Kotil Pass.
Field Detachment
- 5th Bengal Cavalry
- 43rd Native Infantry
- 4th Irregular Cavalry
External Links
1st Afghan War Wikipedia
Afghan Wars Heritage History
1st Afghan War Somerset Record Office
Historical books on-line
Memorials of Affghanistan - Chambers' despatch by J H Stocqueler 1863 (Google Books)