Battle of Asseer Eelmee

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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)