Battle of Ramadi
| Battle of Ramadi | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of Mesopotamia Campaign | ||
| Date: | 28 September 1917 | |
| Location: | Ramadi, Iraq | |
| Presidency: | not in British India | |
| Co-ordinates: | 33.416667°N 43.3°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| United Kingdom | Ottoman Empire | |
| Commanders | ||
| Lieut-Gen Sir Frederick Maude | ||
| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
| 1,000 casualties | 3,500 prisoners | |
This event is part of the Mesopotamia Campaign in the First World War
Synopsis
The Mesopotamia Campaign mainly ceased during the height of the summer. In September General Maude used armoured cars to attack the Turkish garrison at Ramadi which surrendered in short order.
External links
Mesopotamian Campaign Wikipedia
Battle of Ramadi Wikipedia
Battle of Ramadi www.firstworldwar.com