Anglo-Sikh Wars Exhibition review by Suburban Militarism

Anglo Sikh Wars exhibition review by the Military website: Suburban Militarism! My local museum is currently housing an exhibition dedicated to the Anglo-Sikh Wars 1845-1849. I’ve been a member of the Victorian Military Society since the age of 14 and so was naturally thrilled when I heard of this exhibition

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Battle of Aliwal- Jan 28 1846

The Battle of Aliwal HM 16th Queen’s Lancers charging the Sikh infantry at the Battle of Aliwal. Sergeant Newsome leads the front rank. Harry Smith with little difficulty captured two small forts occupied by the Sikhs on the south bank of the Sutlej River, Fategarh and Dharmkot, and moved on

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