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George Burrows (Indian Army officer)

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British Indian Army general

George Burrows
Born1827
Died1917
AllegianceUnited Kingdom United Kingdom
Service / branch British Indian Army
RankBrigadier General
Battles / warsSecond Anglo-Afghan War

Brigadier General George Reynolds Scott Burrows (1827–1917) was the commander of the British and Indian forces in the disastrous Battle of Maiwand during the Second Anglo-Afghan War. Although his tactics received criticism, he was exonerated and later promoted.

References

  1. Sandler, Stanley (2002). Ground Warfare: An International Encyclopedia. Vol. 1. ABC-Clio. p. 452. ISBN 978-1-57607-344-5.
  2. My God - Maiwand


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