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Turkish Ottoman Obelisk / Memorial, Kut, Iraq
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Turkish Ottoman Obelisk / Memorial, Kut, Iraq
Turkish Ottoman Obelisk/Memorial at Al-Kut, Iraq - built prior to the re-occupation by British Forces during the Mesopotamian Campaign in September 1915 (during World War One). Two British Officers stand before the monument, which also seems to have seen use as a gun position! Date: circa 1916
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Artillery Campaign Cannon Guns Iraq Iraqi Mesopotamia Mesopotamian Obelisk Placement Position Ottoman Ww 1
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This evocative photograph captures the historical intersection of the Ottoman and British empires during the Mesopotamian Campaign of World War One. The Turkish Ottoman Obelisk/Memorial at Al-Kut, Iraq, can be seen in the background, a testament to the region's rich history. The obelisk, which predates the British re-occupation of the city in September 1915, stands proudly amidst the desert landscape. Two British officers, dressed in their military uniforms, are shown in the foreground, their stern expressions conveying the gravity of the situation. The obelisk, which appears to have been repurposed as a gun position, looms behind them, a cannon trained on the horizon. The placement of the obelisk as a strategic military post underscores the intensity of the conflict and the determination of the British forces to secure the region. The Mesopotamian Campaign, also known as the Siege of Kut, was a significant battle in the larger context of World War One. The campaign saw the British forces, led by General Townshend, suffer a devastating defeat at the hands of the Ottoman army, resulting in the capture of over 12,000 British and Indian soldiers. The campaign lasted from December 1914 to April 1916, and the defeat at Kut was a major blow to British morale and strategic objectives in the Middle East. This photograph, taken circa 1916, offers a glimpse into the complex history of the region and the military strategies employed during the Mesopotamian Campaign. The obelisk, once a symbol of Ottoman power, now stands as a reminder of the clash of empires and the enduring impact of war on cultural heritage.
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