1878-11-21 | Lancashire Infantry Museum

This Day in History: 1878-11-21

2nd Afghan War. Lieutenant General Sir Sam Browne (originator of the belt) attacks and captures Ali Masjid, key to the Khyber Pass, with a force which includes the 81st Regiment (soon to become 2nd Loyals)

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