Topic summary

Third Anglo-Afghan War

Third Anglo-Afghan War
Belligerents

Afghanistan

United Kingdom

Commanders and leaders
Strength 50,000 man standing army supported by up to 80,000 tribesmen 8 divisions
5 independent brigades
3 cavalry brigades, plus a number of modern aircraft, armoured cars and artilleryCasualties and losses 1,000 killed
Hundreds more killed from wounds 1,751 killed or wounded
3 planes destroyed