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Kut guns in arsenal at Baghdad, WW1
A row of Kut guns in the arsenal at Baghdad, during the First World War. Probably some of the Turkish Howitzers captured by General Maude at Kut-el- Amara.
circa 1917
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This evocative photograph captures a row of Kut guns in the arsenal at Baghdad during the First World War. The Kut guns, also known as Turkish Howitzers, were among the heavy artillery pieces that were captured by General Frederick Stanley Maude's British forces during the Siege of Kut-al-Amara in 1917. The siege, which lasted from December 1915 to April 1916, was a significant turning point in the Mesopotamian Campaign of the First World War. The image shows the guns, with their large, wheeled carriages, arranged in a neat row, ready for deployment. The guns, which were likely to have been used by the Ottoman Turkish forces prior to their capture, were crucial additions to the British artillery arsenal. The Great War saw a significant increase in the use of heavy artillery, and these guns would have played a vital role in the British advance towards Baghdad and the eventual defeat of the Ottoman forces in Mesopotamia. The photograph provides a glimpse into the harsh realities of war time, with the rusted guns, worn carriages, and the dusty, dimly lit arsenal, all serving as stark reminders of the intense conflict that was being waged in the region. The image also underscores the importance of logistics and supply lines in military operations, as the capture and transportation of these heavy guns would have required significant resources and planning. Overall, this photograph is a poignant reminder of the military history of Iraq during the First World War and the pivotal role that artillery played in the conflict.
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