Battle of Ramadi

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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