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Plan of the Operations against Bushire, 1857. Creator: Unknown
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Plan of the Operations against Bushire, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Plan of the Operations against Bushire, 1857. Map showing Persian Gulf, tableland, sandy ravines, swampy marsh, Halilah Bay, Bay of Bushire...[letter from an officer of the Royal Navy fleet:] I have just time to send you a few lines describing the march of the army from Halillah Bay to this place. Shortly after the boats had cleared away the enemy from the date groves, near the place selected for the disembarkation, the 64th Regiment, portions of the 2nd Europeans, 4th Rifles, and 20th Native Infantry, landed on the 7th safely, and myself amongst them. I immediately set out in search of the ?wells, and was delighted to find that they were within the position taken up by the troops...six guns were landed, with their full complement of horses, and the force was put in motion towards a very large date grove, about two miles from the beach, where the men were tolerably well sheltered...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857
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This map, titled "Plan of the Operations against Bushire, 1857," offers a glimpse into the strategic maneuvers of the British military during a pivotal moment in the Anglo-Persian War. The intricately detailed illustration depicts the Persian Gulf, the tableland, sandy ravines, and the swampy marsh surrounding the Bay of Bushire. The map is accompanied by a letter from an unnamed officer of the Royal Navy fleet, providing a firsthand account of the British army's advance from Halilah Bay. In the letter, the officer describes the successful landing of troops, including the 64th Regiment and various other infantry units, on the 7th of an unspecified month in 1857. The officer's relief upon discovering nearby wells is palpable, as the troops' access to water was crucial for their survival. Six guns and their accompanying horses were also landed, and the force began their march towards a large date grove, approximately two miles from the beach, for shelter. This map serves as a valuable historical artifact, providing insight into the military tactics and logistical challenges faced during the Anglo-Persian War. The intricate details of the map, combined with the officer's account, offer a captivating glimpse into this significant moment in history.
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