Battle of Samana Ridge
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| Battle of Samana Ridge | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of Tirah Campaign 1897-98 | ||
| Date: | 15 August-14 September 1897 | |
| Location: | Samana Range, Kohat District, NWF | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 33.54444°N 70.939227°E | |
| Result: | Forts relieved | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | Afridi & Orakzai tribesmeni tribesmen | |
| Commanders | ||
| Maj Gen Yeatman-Biggs CB | ||
| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
Samana Garrison
Lieut-Col John Haughton commanding
External Links
- North West Frontier Military History Wikipedia
- NWF Expeditions www.antiquesatoz.com
- Tirah Campaign Wikipedia
- Action on Samana Ridge British Empire website
- Battle of Saragarhi 12 September 1897. The incredible story of 21 men of the 36th Sikh Regiment . sikhiwiki.org
- The Saga of Saragarhi sikhchic.com
- Haughton at the Defence of Samana Google Books
