Actions at Mazeena
| Actions at Mazeena | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 1st Afghan War 1839-42 | ||
| Date: | 24 & 26 July 1842 | |
| Location: | Mazinah, Shinwar District, Nangahar Province, Afghanistan | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 34.2092°N 70.4861°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| British & Indians | Shinwari tribesmen | |
| Commanders | ||
| Brig Gen Monteath | ||
| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
| 24 July 5 killed & 27 wounded 26 July 6 killed & 24 wounded |
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Synopsis
These were skirmishes during the Raid on Shinwarree Valley. On 24 July a reconnoitring party skirmished with the Shinwari tribesmen. On 26 July a larger force with artillery engaged the enemy with more success.
British Force
Reconnoitring Party
- No 1 Coy HM 31st Regiment
- One Coy 33rd Native Infantry
- One Coy 53rd Native Infantry
- Ferris' Corps of Jezailchis
- 20 troopers 1st Light Cavalry
Field Detachment
- Five 9 pounder guns
- One 24 pound howitzer
- 50 Sapper and Miners
- One squadron 1st Light Cavalry
- Seven Companies HM 31st Regiment
- Seven Companies 33rd Native Infantry
- Seven Companies 53rd Native Infantry
- Ferris' Corps of Jezailchis
External Links
1st Afghan War Wikipedia
Action at Mazeena Google Books
Monteath's Despatch Google Books