Actions from Gundamak to Tezeen
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| Actions from Gundamak to Tezeen | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 1st Afghan War 1839-42 | ||
| Date: | 9-11 September 1842 | |
| Location: | Jegdalek, Afghanistan | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 34.427737°N 69.760313°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| British & Indians | Ghilzai tribesmen | |
| Commanders | ||
| Maj Gen John McCaskill | A number of Ghilzie chiefs | |
| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
This was an event during the 1st Afghan War
For context see main article The Army of Retribution March to Kabul
Synopsis
Leaving Gundamak on 8 September, the 2nd Brigade of Pollock's army fought a series of engagements with the Ghilzie tribes between Soorkhab and Jugdulluk on 9, 10 and 11 September.
Field Force
2nd Division under Maj Gen John McCaskill
- Two guns 3rd Troop 1st Brigade Horse Artillery
- Two guns 3rd Troop 2nd Brigade Horse Artillery
- HQ & two squadrons of 1st Light Cavalry
- One resallah of 3rd Light Cavalry
- HM 31st Regiment
- Right wing 33rd Native Infantry
- Right wing 60th Native Infantry
- Capt Ferris' Corps of Jezailchies
- Detachment of Cavalry, Infantry and Camel Guns Lahore Contingent
External Links
1st Afghan War Wikipedia
History of the War in Afghanistan Google Books
McCaskill's despatch Google Books