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River Steamer - Mesopotamia - WWI
River Steamer commandeered by the IWT (Inland Water Tranport) - providing transport to British forces fighting in Mesopotamia during WWI. Shatt al-Arab waterway, Basra, Iraq Date: circa 1917
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Arab Commandeered Forces Inland Iraq Iraqi Mesopotamia Mesopotamian Providing Shatt Steamer Water Way Ww 1
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This evocative photograph captures the Mesopotamia, a river steamer commandeered by the Inland Water Transport (IWT) during World War I, providing essential transport to British forces fighting in Mesopotamia. The Shatt al-Arab waterway, which runs through modern-day Iraq, served as a vital artery for the movement of troops and supplies to the Mesopotamian front. With commercial use suspended during the conflict, the IWT took control of this steamer and put it to work in the service of the war effort. British soldiers can be seen aboard, their uniforms and equipment a testament to the harsh conditions they faced in this far-off land. The Mesopotamian campaign, which lasted from 1914 to 1918, was a challenging and costly endeavor for the Allied forces. The use of the river steamers like the Mesopotamia was crucial in overcoming the logistical challenges posed by the difficult terrain and the harsh desert climate. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time of war and sacrifice, and the vital role that the Inland Water Transport played in supporting the British forces in Mesopotamia during World War I.
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