Iraq – Page 2 – First World War Centenary News Archive

April 30, 2016 CN Editorial Team

CWGC marks Siege of Kut Centenary

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has published an article and audio clips on its website, remembering the fall of Kut 100 years ago.

May 26, 2016 CN Editorial Team

Lt General Sir Frederick Stanley Maude – the ‘unknown victor’ in the Middle East

The General who rebuilt British and Indian forces for the Mesopotamia Campaign after the fall of Kut in April 1916 is discussed by Paul Knight.

Author: Major Paul Knight

May 26, 2016 CN Editorial Team

Lt General Sir Frederick Stanley Maude – the ‘unknown victor’ in the Middle East

The General who rebuilt British and Indian forces for the Mesopotamia Campaign after the fall of Kut in April 1916 is discussed by Paul Knight.

March 11, 2017 CN Editorial Team

100 Years Ago: Baghdad falls to British/Indian forces

Major Paul Knight considers how a renewed Allied campaign in Mesopotamia resulted in Baghdad’s capture on 11 March 1917.

Author: Major Paul Knight

March 11, 2017 CN Editorial Team

100 Years Ago: Baghdad falls to British/Indian forces

Major Paul Knight considers how a renewed Allied campaign in Mesopotamia resulted in Baghdad's capture on 11 March 1917.

July 23, 2018 CN Editorial Team

CWGC staff return to Iraq after 12 years

Commonwealth War Graves Commission staff have made their first working visit to Iraq since 2006 to inspect CWGC memorials and cemeteries around Basra.