General Roberts' March to Ali Kheyl

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In November 1878, after the refusal of the Afghans to admit a British delegation, Major General Roberts VC led the second invasion force through the Kurram Pass to Ali Kheyl fighting the Battle of Peiwar Kotal on the way. The presence of overwhelming occupation forces led to the Treaty of Gandamak and the British remained at Ali Kheyl taking possession of the Kurram Valley.

Kurram Valley Field Force

4,000 troops and 13 guns under Major General Roberts VC

Cavalry Brigade
Brig Gen Hugh Gough

Royal Artillery
Col A. H. Lindsay

  • One Horse Battery
  • One Field Battery
  • Two Mountain Batteries

First Infantry Brigade
Brig Gen A. H. Cobbe

Second Infantry Brigade
Brig Gen J. B. Thelwell