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Battle of Gundamak
This was the scene of the last stand of the44th Regiment of Foot at the end of the Retreat from Kabul.
Battle of Gundamak | ||
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Part of 1st Afghan War 1839-42 | ||
Date: | 13 January 1842 | |
Location: | Gandamak, Afghanistan | |
Presidency: | Bengal | |
Co-ordinates: | 34.422815°N 69.988121°E | |
Result: | British defeat | |
Combatants | ||
British & Indians | Ghilzai tribesmen | |
Commanders | ||
Capt Souter | Mohammed Akbar Khan | |
Strength | ||
Casualties | ||
External Links
Wikipedia - 1st Afghan War
Somerset Record Office - 1st Afghan War
Google Books - History of the War in Afghanistan
BritishBattles.com - The Battle of Kabul and the Retreat to Gandamak
Google Books - Dr Brydon's Account