The Mesopotamian Front was a historic battle ground that still is a proud part of history; but where is this front? The Mesopotamian Front (as metnioned before) was fought in modern day Iraq and Iran. In 1914, this area was controlled by The Ottoman Empire (aka. The Turks), and was extremly valuble, due to its vast amount of oil. The British government decided to protect the little British owned land in the area by sending a full batallion of troops, as it was very likely that Turkey would become part of this ever growing conflict.
Along with the British bataliion, a large number of Indian forces where added to the show, and all "allied" forces were under the command of Sir Arthur Barnett. However, Barnett was reciving two sets of instructions. One was coming from London, who were saying to play defnse, and hold poistion. The other was coming from the Indian government, who were saying to pre-pare an offensive; just to be safe. It wasn't long before Turkey entered the war, and Barnett was ready to strike. The first fighting broke out on November 5, 1914.
Along with the British bataliion, a large number of Indian forces where added to the show, and all "allied" forces were under the command of Sir Arthur Barnett. However, Barnett was reciving two sets of instructions. One was coming from London, who were saying to play defnse, and hold poistion. The other was coming from the Indian government, who were saying to pre-pare an offensive; just to be safe. It wasn't long before Turkey entered the war, and Barnett was ready to strike. The first fighting broke out on November 5, 1914.
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