Storming of Dargai Heights by the 1st Gordon Highlanders by Richard Caton Woodville [Postcard]

DHM0020PC. Storming of Dargai Heights by the 1st Gordon Highlanders by Richard Caton Woodville

On August 23rd, 1897, the warlike tribe of the Afridis attacked Ali Musjid and Fort Maude. In October a British force was despatched to punish them by invading Tirah, their summer home, and on the 20th of the month occurred the fight on the Dargai Heights, where the enemy had taken up a strong position. The Gurkhas were first sent up, but were met with a withering fire. Then the Derbys and the Dorsets tried to rush the entrenchments but at last the (1st) Gordon Highlanders were told off for the perilous task.

Collectors postcard - first edition of 90 cards.

Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm)