History's Greatest Battles
Where the course of history has been decided on the battlefield. These are the battles that made us -- a detailed, entertaining, and tangent-free program about history's greatest battles. In this podcast we journey through the constancy of human conflict, where the fates of nations and the course of global history have been decided on the battlefield. This podcast delves into our world-history's most significant and seminal battles, exploring not just the events themselves but their profound impact on the world we live in today. Each episode is meticulously crafted by ardent and dedicated history fans with a passion for military history and an appreciation for the art of storytelling. Join us as we unravel the strategies, heroics, and consequences that have shaped civilizations and forged the destiny of entire continents.
History's Greatest Battles
The Siege of Kut-Al-Amara, WWI. Longest Unrelieved Siege in British History. Iraq Formed. British Government Toppled.
Kut was the longest unrelieved siege ever suffered by a British force, and its fall sent shockwaves through the empire. It wasn't just a battlefield defeat, it was a total unraveling. The loss shattered illusions of invincibility, exposed the failures of British command, and forced a reckoning that reshaped military strategy and political leadership in the middle of the Great War.
Kut-Al-Amara. December 8, 1915 - April 29, 1916.
British Forces: between 25,000 and 45,000 Troops.
Turkish Forces: between 25,000 and 80,000 Troops.
Additional Reading and Episode Research:
- Wilson, Sir Arnold. Loyalties: Mesopotamia, 1914-1917.
- Barker, A.J. The Neglected War.
- Quetta Staff College. A Critical Study of the Campaign in Mesopotamia up to April 1917.
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