Battle of Nasiriyeh
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Battle of Nasiriyeh | ||
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Part of Mesopotamia Campaign | ||
Date: | 24 July 1915 | |
Location: | 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