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Battle of Asmai Heights
| Battle of Asmai Heights | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 2nd Afghan War | ||
| Date: | 14 December 1879 | |
| Location: | Asmai Heights, Kabul, Afghanistan | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 34.551932°N 69.146323°E | |
| Result: | British withdrawal | |
| Combatants | ||
| British & Indians | Various Afghan tribes | |
| Commanders | ||
| Maj Gen Frederick Roberts Lt Col Thomas Baker |
Unknown tribal leaders | |
| Strength | ||
| 1,200 infantry 1 regiment of native cavalry 8 guns |
8,000 tribesmen | |
| Casualties | ||
External Links
The British Empire - 2nd Afghan War 1878-80
Google Books - Assault on Asmai Heights
Recommended Reading
"Road to Kabul" by Brian Robson 1986 ISBN 1862271968