Surrender of the British at Kut-al-Amara

Surrender of the British at Kut-al-Amara

Description:

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.

Rights:

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

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