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Landing parties on the Tigris, Mesopotamia, WW1
The first landing parties on the Tigris, Mesopotamia, in preparation for the March on Baghdad during the First World War. Date: 20 March 1917
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Baghdad Landing Mesopotamia Parties Preparation Rowing Tigris War Time Ww 1
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of the first landing parties setting out on the Tigris River in Mesopotamia, in preparation for the March on Baghdad during the First World War. Dated 20 March 1917, the image shows a group of determined soldiers, rowing vigorously in their small boats, as they make their way up the middle of the river. The men, dressed in their Great Eastern Railway uniforms, are focused on their task, their faces set with determination and resolve. The Tigris, a major waterway in the region, was a crucial strategic point in the campaign to take Baghdad from the Ottoman Turks. The successful landing of these parties marked the beginning of the British advance towards the city, which would eventually fall on 11 March 1917. The scene is one of intense activity, with more boats and soldiers visible in the background, ready to follow in the wake of the leading parties. The water is calm and still, reflecting the clear blue sky above, and the boats cut through the surface with ease. The image captures the sense of anticipation and excitement that must have been felt by the soldiers as they embarked on this important mission. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the bravery and determination of the soldiers who fought in the Mesopotamia campaign during the First World War. It offers a glimpse into the conditions and challenges they faced, and the vital role that the Tigris River played in the outcome of the campaign.
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