Battle of Kandahar: Quick Facts

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Facts

Date	September 1, 1880
Location	Afghanistan • Kandahār
Participants	Afghanistan • British Empire
Context	Anglo-Afghan Wars

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Frederick Sleigh Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts

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