Battle of Baba Wullee 1842
| Battle of Baba Wullee 1842 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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