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The tribesmen displayed the greatest boldness
and determination. At length Lieut.-Colonel Adams had to order a
retirement. It was none too soon. The tribesmen were already working
round the left flank and thus threatening the only line of retreat. The
squadrons fell back, covering each other by dismounted fire. The 24th
Punjaub Infantry protected their flank as they reached the camp. The
cavalry losses were as follows:--
BRITISH OFFICERS.
Wounded severely--Captain G.M. Baldwin, the Guides.
" slightly--Lieutenant C.V. Keyes, the Guides.
NATIVE RANKS.
Killed Wounded
11th Bengal Lancers . . . . 0 3
Horses . . . . . . . . 1 4
Guides Cavalry . . . . . . 1 10
Horses . . . . . . . . 3 18
Total casualties--16 men and 26 horses.
The vigorous resistance which the cavalry had encountered, and the great
numbers and confidence that the enemy had displayed, effectually put an
end to any idea of relieving Chakdara that day.


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