IN MESOPOTAMIA.

Wanganui Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15341, 2 October 1917, Page 5

IN MESOPOTAMIA.

IMPORTANT JBBITISH r SUCCESS.' - SEVERAL THOUSAND PRISONERS TAKEN. ' ; BIG HAUL OF GUNS AND BOOTY. fAuetra}i»n and N.Z. Gable Services.) LONDON, September 30. The British in Mesopotamia attacked an advanced position at Mussaid, four miles eastward of Ramadie, on Friday. After occupying the Mushade ridge ' they attacked the main positions in thp- region of Ramadie from the south-east. Meanwhile their ' cavalry moved wide round to the westward of the town. a severe all-day battlh they carried the main positions, encircling Ramadie from eastwards, south-eastwards, and southwards, two miles from, the town. T!he cavalry completed the land cordon, the River Eupnrates running round the north side of the town. The enemy attempted break out at night time to the westward, but the cavalry headed ‘them back. The attack was resumed at o'n Saturday. By 9 o’clock in the morning the enemy were surrendering everywhere. The captures include guns, arms, ammunition, and much 'material, and several thousand prisoners. Including Admed Bey and his staff. The enemy were entirely surprised. Practically the whole of Ramadie fell into our hands. The troops displayed great gallantry, determination, and endurance under the most difficult conditions. Another column from Baghdad on Thursday night encountered cavalry. A, shai/p skirmish resulted, and we inflicted casualties.