Larissa
26th March 2003, 16:50
"In taking Basra the British-led force suffered under
500 casualties and the Turks in excess of 1,000.
Crucially, the British had secured and ensured a
continuation of oil supplies in the Middle East:
a matter of paramount importance."
Plus ca change ...
http://www.firstworldwar.com/battles/basra.htm
500 casualties and the Turks in excess of 1,000.
Crucially, the British had secured and ensured a
continuation of oil supplies in the Middle East:
a matter of paramount importance."
Plus ca change ...
http://www.firstworldwar.com/battles/basra.htm