Photo Mug : Captured Ottoman Turkish Guns - Iraq, WWI
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Captured Ottoman Turkish Guns - Iraq, WWI
Captured Ottoman Turkish Guns - Basra, Iraq, WWI Date: circa 1917
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Artillery Banks Basorah Basra Basrah Captured Guns Iraq Iraqi Mesopotamian River Bank Ottoman Ww 1
Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
Introducing the Media Storehouse Photo Mug, a unique and personalized way to bring history to your daily routine. This mug features an intriguing image of "Captured Ottoman Turkish Guns - Iraq, WWI" taken from Mary Evans Prints Online. Dated circa 1917, this historic photograph captures the scene of Basra, Iraq during World War I, where Ottoman Turkish guns were seized by advancing forces. Each mug in the Media Storehouse range is expertly printed with high-quality, vibrant images that are sure to add character to your mug collection. Perfect for history enthusiasts, collectors, or as a thoughtful gift, this mug is not only functional but a conversation starter. Relive the past with every sip.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in the Mesopotamian campaign of World War I, as Ottoman Turkish guns are unloaded from boats and transported along the banks of the Shatt al-Arab River in Basra, Iraq, circa 1917. The Ottoman Empire, allied with the Central Powers, had been in control of Mesopotamia since the early 16th century, but British forces, under the command of General Stanley Maude, had been making steady progress towards Basra since late 1916. The capture of the city in December 1916 marked a significant victory for the Allies and paved the way for the eventual defeat of the Ottoman forces in the region. The Ottoman guns, now rendered obsolete and captured by the British forces, are being transported to a new location along the riverbank. The scene is a testament to the brutal realities of war, as the remnants of the once formidable Ottoman military are now being repurposed by the victors. The river boats, which had been used to transport the guns, are now empty and moored along the riverbank, while the guns themselves are being unloaded and inspected by British soldiers. The Mesopotamian landscape, with its barren terrain and vast expanse of water, provides a stark backdrop to the unfolding events. The capture of these Ottoman Turkish guns marked a turning point in the Mesopotamian campaign, and their transport along the Shatt al-Arab River in Basra was a powerful symbol of the shifting balance of power in the region during World War I.
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