| ID | 090534 |
| Title Proper | 1917 Mesopotamia commission |
| Other Title Information | Britain's first Iraq inquiry |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Syk, Andrew |
| Publication | 2009. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The infamous British surrender at Kut-al-Amara in 1916 led to a thorough investigation, which particularly highlighted the lack of appropriate transport and equipment for troops on the frontline. The ability of the Commission to apportion blame during active operations also proved highly controversial. As the UK begins an inquiry into the recent Iraq war, how much has been learnt since the last time strategy in Mesopotamia was put under the magnifying glass |
| `In' analytical Note | Rusi Journal Vol. 154, No. 4; Aug 2009: p94-101 |
| Journal Source | Rusi Journal Vol. 154, No. 4; Aug 2009: p94-101 |
| Key Words | Mesopotamia ; Iraq Inquiry - Britain |