BATTLE // September 1, 1880
Battle of Kandahar
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Overview
The Battle of Kandahar, 1 September 1880, was the last major conflict of the Second Anglo-Afghan War. The battle in southern Afghanistan was fought between the British forces under command of General Roberts and the Afghan forces led by Ayub Khan. It ended with a decisive British victory over Afghan forces. Ayub Khan, who lost his entire artillery, vast quantities of ammunition, and about 1,000 men killed, became a fugitive along with the small remnants of his army.
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Forces & casualties
Troop strength
- United Kingdom10,000medium
- Afghanistan13,000medium
Afghanistan fielded a 1.3 : 1 numerical advantage
Casualties
- Afghanistan1,000medium8% loss rate
Commanders (3)
Afghanistan
Ayub KhanAmir
United Kingdom
Lord Robertsfield marshal
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