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BATTLE // September 1, 1880

Battle of Kandahar

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Forces & casualties

Troop strength

  • United Kingdom10,000
    medium
  • Afghanistan13,000
    medium

Afghanistan fielded a 1.3 : 1 numerical advantage

Casualties

  • Afghanistan1,000
    medium8% loss rate

Commanders (3)

Afghanistan

United Kingdom

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