Action on the March to Gundamak
| Action on the March to Gundamak | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 1st Afghan War 1839-42 | ||
| Date: | 30 October 1841 | |
| Location: | Gandamak, Afghanistan | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 34.3000°N 70.0333°E | |
| Result: | British losses | |
| Combatants | ||
| British & Indians | Ghilzai tribesmen | |
| Commanders | ||
| Maj Gen Sir Robert Sale | ||
| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
Synopsis
On 30 October General Sale's brigade left Jugdulluk and experienced little opposition on a long winding climb. At the crest however the main body began the descent with out waiting for the baggage and rearguard.
External Links
History of the War in Afghanistan Google Books
Historical books on-line
Sale's Brigade in Afghanistan - The March to Jugdulluk by Rev. G.R.Gleig 1846 (Google Books)