3-052-344 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

The War in Afghanistan: General Gough's camp at Gundamuk, 1880. '"We were all prepared," says General [Frederick Sleigh] Roberts. "On the south and west sides the enemy did not show much determination; but on the north-east corner of the Behmaroo heights some thousands collected, and evidently contemplated assaulting the position...As soon as the intention of the enemy was fully developed, I determined on a counter-attack with cavalry and artillery. These issued by the gorge between the Behmaroo heights, and, opening fire on the enemy's flank, speedily dislodged them from the place they had taken up on the north-east corner. The cavalry pursued, and cut up numbers of the enemy, who, retiring from all points, beat a hasty retreat into the city. We have now occupied some of the advanced villages, more particularly those on the Butkak road, so as to ensure the advance of General Charles Gough's brigade tomorrow unmolested. His camp is visible about six miles to the east. I shall take the initiative either tomorrow afternoon or the following morning, and hope soon to report that her Majesty's troops have again got possession of the Bala Hissar and city of Cabul".' From "Illustrated London News", 1880.