Battle of Tazee
| Battle of Tazee | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 1st Afghan War 1839-42 | ||
| Date: | 16 May 1840 | |
| Location: | Tazee, near Nauruk, Zabul Province, Afghanistan | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 32.3094°N 67.2036°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| British & Indians | Ghilzai tribesmen | |
| Commanders | ||
| Captain W. Anderson | ||
| Strength | ||
| 1,200 | 2,500 | |
| Casualties | ||
| 200 | ||
This was an event during the 1st Afghan War
For context see main article General Nott at Kandahar
Synopsis
Ghilzai tribesmen threatened to cut communications between Kabul and Kandahar and they were confronted by a force sent by General Nott. The initial party under Capt A W Taylor was reinforced by a detachment under Capt W Anderson. They united at Naurak and confronted the Ghilzais at Tazee on 16 May.
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)
