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Siege of Kut
1915 - 1916 • Mesopotamien Belagerung
Historical Overview
Greatest British surrender before World War II.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Ottoman victory.
Ottoman Empire
- Commander: Halil Kut
- Strength: ca. 25.000
- Casualties: ca. 10.000
British India
- Commander: Charles Townshend
- Strength: ca. 13.000
- Casualties: ca. 13.000 (Gef.)
Strategic Context
British advance on Baghdad came to a halt.
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