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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This was an event during the 1st Afghan War
For context see main article General Nott at Kandahar
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)