Battle of Baba Wullee 1842
| Battle of Baba Wullee 1842 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 1st Afghan War | ||
| 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