George Burrows (Indian Army officer)
George Burrows | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1827 |
| Died | 1917 |
| Allegiance | |
| Service/ | |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Battles/wars | Second 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.[1] Although his tactics received criticism, he was exonerated and later promoted.[2]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Sandler, Stanley (2002). Ground Warfare: An International Encyclopedia. Vol. 1. ABC-Clio. p. 452. ISBN 978-1-57607-344-5.
- ↑ My God - Maiwand