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Route of British Troops, Basra, Iraq, WW1
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Route of British Troops, Basra, Iraq, WW1
Route by which British troops entered Basra, Iraq, on 22 November 1914, in the early stages of the First World War, photographed about two years later.
circa 1916
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Basra Entered Iraq Iraqi Route
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"This evocative photograph captures the Route of British Troops as they entered Basra, Iraq, on 22 November 1914, during the early stages of the First World War. Taken approximately two years after the historic event, the image presents a tranquil scene of the tree-lined street that marked the entrance to the city. The British troops' invasion of Basra was a significant turning point in the Middle Eastern theatre of the war, as it secured a crucial strategic position for the Allies and denied the Ottoman Empire access to the Persian Gulf. The 1910s image reveals the passage of time since the initial conflict, with the trees in full bloom and the sun casting long shadows over the deserted road. The photograph offers a poignant reminder of the historical significance of this location and the events that unfolded there, as well as the human impact of the war on the landscape." Mary Evans Picture Library/Mary Evans (c) Mary Evans Picture Library/Mary Evans
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