Battle of Nasiriyeh
| Battle of Nasiriyeh | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of Mesopotamia Campaign | ||
| Date: | 24 July 1915 | |
| Location: | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nasiriyah Nasiriyah, Iraq | |
| Presidency: | not in British India | |
| Co-ordinates: | 31.05°N 46.266667°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| United Kingdom | Ottoman Empire | |
| Commanders | ||
| Lieut-Gen Sir George Gorringe | ||
| Strength | ||
| 5,000 | 5,000 | |
| Casualties | ||
| 500 | 500killed, 1000 wounded and 1,000 prisoners | |
This event is part of the Mesopotamia Campaign in the First World War.
Synopsis
The commander in chief, Sir John Nixon, sent a force under General Gorringe to attack the main Turkish supply base at Nasiriyeh. The base eventualy fell after a fierce battle in searing heat.
External links
Mesopotamian Campaign Wikipedia
Battle of Nasiriyeh firstworldwar.com