Surrender of the British at Kut-al-Amara

Notes:

Imaginary German view of the surrender of the British at Kut-al-Amara in April 1916. British General Charles Townshend offers his sword to the Turkish commander, with the British flag on the ground in submission. British and Indian troops have begun the process of stacking their weapons on the ground. The city of Kut can be seen in the background.

Date Created:

1916-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Western Michigan University. Libraries

Subject Topic:

Turkey, Kut-al-Amara, Capture, British POWs, Turkish Officers, World War 1914-1918, Asian History, Diplomatic History, European History, Military History, and Political History

Rights:

No Copyright - United States. Physical ownership of materials: Edward H. Keeling, "Adventures in Turkey and Russia," London: John Murray, 1924, 2.

URL:

https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/wwi_pow_camps/1301