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It is a significant fact, that, though the cavalry horses were exposed
to the enemy's fire the whole time, hardly any were killed or wounded.
The tribesmen, feeling sure that the place was theirs, and hoping that
these fine beasts would fall unto their hands alive, had abstained from
shooting them.
As far as could be ascertained by careful official inquiries the enemy
lost over 2000 men in the attack upon Chakdara.
[The following statistics as to the expenditure of ammunition may be of
interest:--
Rounds.
28th July. Maxim . . . . . . 843
" Martini-Henry . . . 7170
29th July. Maxim . . . . . . 667
" Martini-Henry . . . 4020
30th July. Maxim . . . . . . 1200
" Martini-Henry . . . 5530
31st July. Maxim . . . . . . 180
" Martini-Henry . . . 2700
This is approximately twenty rounds per man per diem. The fire control
must have been excellent.


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