George Burrows (Indian Army officer)
British Indian Army general
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Brigadier General George Reynolds Scott Burrows (1827–1917) was the commander of the British and Indian forces in the disastrous Battle of Maiwand during the Second Anglo-Afghan War.[1] Although his tactics received criticism, he was exonerated and later promoted.[2]
George Burrows | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1827 |
| Died | 1917 (aged 89–90) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
Branch |  British Indian Army |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Conflicts | Second Anglo-Afghan War |
