Betrayal of an Army : Mesopotamia 1914-1916

Name: Betrayal of an Army : Mesopotamia 1914-1916
Brand: Pen & Sword Books Ltd

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The British invasion of Mesopotamia was initially successful in securing the oil fields around Basra by November 1914.\nDespite evidence of stiffening Turkish resistance and inadequate supply lines which relied solely on the River Tigris, the Expeditionary Force was disastrously ordered to advance on Baghdad under the command of the ambitious, capable but flawed Major General Charles Townshend. After a pyrrhic victory at Ctesiphon in November 1915 the British were forced to withdraw to Kut. After a five month siege Townshend had little option but to surrender due to heavy losses and inadequate supplies.\nSuch was the humiliation and loss of life that the British Parliament ordered a Mesopotamia Commission to be set up. This attributed responsibility and blame to the toxic combination of\n\nBetrayal of an Army\nMesopotamia 1914-1916\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease note that the price;