INDIAN FRONTIER FIGHTING.
NATIVE CASUALTIES NUMEROUS. by Tt-Itfrapn. —Press Awoaiition. —-Copyright CALCUTTA, 22nd May. Three hundred Mohmands seized the water supply of Uinrakilli. Heavy fighting followed. The- enemy's casualties were numerous The British casualties numbered 25, including Lieutenant H. Toole (21st Cavalry) and Lieutenant G. F. Archibald (82nd Punjabi*), killed. , DESPERATE BRATERY. t BRITISH ADVANCE CHECKED. FRUITLESS NIGHT ATTACKS. (Received May 23, 9 a.m.) CALCUTTA, 22nd May. In the fighting at Umrakilli the Mohmand^ lost 200 men. They exhibited desperate bravery. Several were bayoneted right in the British breastworks. A heavy duststorm and the presence of standing corn greatly afded the Mohmands' sword rushes. The British advance was checked, thus encouraging the enemy to make fruitless night attacks.
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Evening Post, Volume LXXV, Issue 122, 23 May 1908, Page 5
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118INDIAN FRONTIER FIGHTING. Evening Post, Volume LXXV, Issue 122, 23 May 1908, Page 5
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