A Narrative of the March and Operations of the Army of the Indus; In the Expedition Into Affghanistan in the Years 1838-1839, Under the Command of H.E. Lieut.-General Sir John (Now Lord) Keane, G.C.B. & G.C.H., Commander-In-Chief (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1840 Excerpt: ...main Pass. The part closed was that where the footpath over the hills leads down into the Pass, about 1 miles from Ali Musjid. (141) A large, high, circular tower which commands the main road of the Pass, just before the direct road to Ali Musjid is entered: it is IJ miles from Ali Musjid, which is seen from this spot. (142) Or Sungahs, from Sung, a stone, as they are built of stoues. tower, AH Musjid is one and half mile; on the left is the range of hills by which you move up to the fort; on the right is the hill which runs parallel to, and which is commanded by the fort. The range of hills to the left leads to the cantonment of the Khyberees; that of Choorah is about 8 miles from the fort; that of Teerah seven or eight marches off. The tower oiJaghir was filled with the enemy. The fort contained a considerable garrison. There were breastworks thrown up on the hills: so that it was necessary to move on slowly, and at each halt (143) to stockade the troops, as well as to protect the position; and the left was the point which required the most exact vigilance. (144) 3. March from Jumrood, (22nd July, 1839).--The first move the Lt.-Colonel made, was to a place called Gagree, which is between the entrance to the Pass and Lalacheena, the latter not far from the tower abovementioned, here it was necessary to stockade; and the next day was occupied in making arrangements. On the 24th July, he marched to Lalacheena. The Lt.-Col. in his operations employed only half the troops, and formed these into two columns. As the left of the position was open to a flank attack, and to secure the rear, it was necessary to have a strong force for this purpose; as well as to act as supports to the two columns. The left column was that which led the attack on the range of ...