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Battle of Kam Dakka
| Battle of Kam Dakka | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 2nd Afghan War | ||
| Date: | 22 April 1879 | |
| Location: | Kama Daka, Afghanistan | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 34.215205°N 71.118433°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| British & Indians | Mohmand tribesmen | |
| Commanders | ||
| Capt Garrett O'Moore Creagh | ||
| Strength | ||
| 150 | 1500 | |
| Casualties | ||
External Links
The British Empire - 2nd Afghan War 1878-80
Find a Grave - O'Moore Creagh
Dictionary of National Biography - Garrett Creagh
Recommended Reading
"Road to Kabul" by Brian Robson 1986 ISBN 1862271968