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Captured guns from Ali Musjid parked on Shergai Heights, 1878 (b / w photo)
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Captured guns from Ali Musjid parked on Shergai Heights, 1878 (b / w photo)
5924752 A Captured guns from Ali Musjid parked on Shergai HeightsA, 1878 (b/w photo) by Burke, John (fl.1878-79); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: A Captured guns from Ali Musjid parked on Shergai Heights, General Appleyard and staff in the foregroundA, 1878.
Photograph by John Burke, 2nd Afghan War (1878-1880), 1878.
The Shargai Heights, situated in the Khyber Pass, were captured during the assault on the Afghan fortress of Ali Masjid by Lieutenant-General Sir Samuel BrowneAs Peshawar Valley Field Force on 21 November 1878. During the attack, Brigadier-General Frederick Appleyard commanded the 3rd Infantry Brigade. After securing the Khyber, the Field Force advanced towards Jalalabad.
From an album of 100 photographs by John Burke, 1878 circa.); eNational Army Museum; British, out of copyright
Media ID 22568120
© National Army Museum / Bridgeman Images
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This photograph captures a significant moment in history - the captured guns from Ali Musjid parked on Shergai Heights in 1878. Taken by John Burke during the 2nd Afghan War, this image showcases the aftermath of an intense battle. In the foreground, we see General Appleyard and his staff standing proudly amidst the captured artillery. The scene is filled with tents and accommodations, highlighting the temporary nature of military campaigns. Horses graze nearby, adding a touch of life to this otherwise solemn setting. The Shergai Heights, located in the Khyber Pass, were seized during an assault on Ali Masjid fortress led by Lieutenant-General Sir Samuel Browne's Peshawar Valley Field Force. Brigadier-General Frederick Appleyard commanded the 3rd Infantry Brigade during this operation. This photograph is part of a larger album containing 100 images taken by John Burke around 1878. It offers us a glimpse into one chapter of British military history as they advanced towards Jalalabad after securing control over Khyber Pass. Preserved at London's National Army Museum, this print serves as a reminder of past conflicts and their impact on both soldiers and civilians alike.
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