George Burrows (Indian Army officer) explained

George Burrows
Rank:Brigadier General
Battles:Second Anglo-Afghan War
Allegiance: United Kingdom
Birth Date:1827
Death Date:1917

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.[1] Although his tactics received criticism, he was exonerated and later promoted.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Sandler, Stanley . Ground Warfare: An International Encyclopedia. 1. 452. ABC-Clio. 2002. 978-1-57607-344-5.
  2. https://www.britishempire.co.uk/forces/armycampaigns/indiancampaigns/campafghan1878maiwand.htm My God - Maiwand