Battle of Asseer Eelmee
| Battle of Asseer Eelmee | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 1st Afghan War 1839-42 | ||
| Date: | 29 May 1841 | |
| Location: | Asseer, 12 miles south of Khelat-i-Ghilzie, Zabul Province, Afghanistan | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 31.987347°N 66.763315°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| British & Indians | Ghilzai tribesmen | |
| Commanders | ||
| Lt-Col Wymer | ||
| Strength | ||
| 1,200 | 2,500 | |
| Casualties | ||
| 200 | ||
Synopsis
Field Force
Taylor's Detachment
- Two rissalahs Shah's Cavalry
- A party of Bengal Local Horse under Lieut Walker
- Detachment of Infantry under Capt Codington
Anderson's Detachment
- HM 5th Regiment under Capt Woodburn
- 2nd Troop Horse Artillery (4 guns)
External Links
1st Afghan War Wikipedia
1st Afghan War Somerset Record Office
Battle of Tazee Google Books
Battle of Tazee Google Books
Historical books on-line
Memoirs and Corresponence of Major-General Sir William Nott GCB Vol I - Action at Tazee by J H Stocqueler 1854 (archive.org)] by J H Stocqueler 1854 (Google Books)