George Burrows (Indian Army officer)
Appearance
George Burrows | |
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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]- ^ Sandler, Stanley (2002). Ground Warfare: An International Encyclopedia. Vol. 1. ABC-Clio. p. 452. ISBN 978-1-57607-344-5.
- ^ My God - Maiwand