MESOPOTAMIA
CAPTURE OF KUT-EL-AMARA. -London, Feb. 28. In the House of Lords, Lord Curzon, Lord President of the Council, read telegrams from General Maude, stating that on the morning of 25th February cavalry and infantry moved westward in pursuit of the retreating enemy. Strong Turkish rearguards supported by artillery occupied trench positions 15 miles west-north-west of Kut-el-Amara, evidently covering the withdrawal from Baghdabagh. After intense bombardment our infantry assaulted the position and obtained a footing therein, while our cavalry operated round the Turkish northern flank. Many prisoners, numerous flocks, and much equipment and stores were captured.
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Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 29, Issue 17, 2 March 1917, Page 5
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96MESOPOTAMIA Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 29, Issue 17, 2 March 1917, Page 5
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