Battle of Nasiriyeh

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Battle of Nasiriyeh
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