MESOPOTAMIA

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 29, Issue 18, 6 March 1917, Page 8

MESOPOTAMIA

CAPTURE OF KUT-EL-AMARA. London, Feb. 28.

In the House of Lords, Lord Ourzon, Lord President of the Council, read telegrams from General Maude, stating that on the morning of 2oth 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.