Wargame Photos (Large: very slow: 225K)
Top: Gen. Low's attack up the Malakand Pass to relieve Chitral. The Gordon Highlanders advancing up the hills to clearthe sangers, while the elephants bring up artillery. Next: The 4th Sikhs lead the attack. The Chitrals abandon the gun and rally in teh center of town.
Below Top: The village is stormed at bayonet point, with the Guides infantry securing the all-important heights on the left flank. Below: Bottom: A desparate last stand by a few Chitrals around their standard and fort.
More Chirtral: The Siege Siege: The Fort
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