The attack on the Peiwar Kotal by the 5th Gurkha Rifles, Afghanistan, December 1878, c

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The attack on the Peiwar Kotal by the 5th Gurkha Rifles, Afghanistan, December 1878, c

NAM237729 The attack on the Peiwar Kotal by the 5th Gurkha Rifles, Afghanistan, December 1878, c.1890 (oil on canvas) by Hamilton, Vereker Monteith (1856-1931); 346.1x236.5 cm; National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: After the declaration of war on Afghanistan in November 1878, a force under the command of Major General Frederick Roberts advanced along the Kurram valley towards Kabul. At Peiwar Kotal an enemy force of 18, 000 men with 11 artillery pieces was found to be awaiting the invaders.
The Gurkhas are advancing with fixed yatagan bayonets Snider rifles up a wooded hillside; the Highlander in the foreground carries the newer Martini-Henry rifle. ); eNational Army Museum; Scottish, out of copyright. © National Army Museum / Bridgeman Images

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