Chin-Lushai Expedition of 1889-90
The Chin-Lushai Expedition of 1889-90 was a British punitive expedition in Burma and India against the tribes of the Chin Hills and Lushai Hills.
| Chin-Lushai Expedition of 1889-90 | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| British Raj | Tribes of the Chin Hills and Lushai Hills | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Maj.Gen. William Symons Col. Charles McD. Skene DSO Col. Vincent William Tregear |
Chin Tribes Lushai Tribes | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 3,608 British and Indian troops | 10,000+ | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
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3 officers 78 soldiers 916 invalided | 500+ | ||||||
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