By 120 AD, the Roman Empire had reached its peak and had marched deep into the alien conditions of Mesopotamia and Arabia. This is a rare part of Roman history in that it is rarely considered by historians, even though it is one of the most interesting periods. – Very Highly Recommended Read the full review [link=http://reviews.firetrench.com/roman-conquests-mesopotamia-arabia/]here[/link]
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Although initially a successful invasion, despite evidence of stiffening Turkish resistance and inadequate supply lines the Expeditionary Force was disastrously ordered to advance on Baghdad under the command of the ambitious, capable but flawed Major General Charles Townshend. After a pyrrhic victory at Ctesiphon in November 1915 the British were forced to withdraw to Kut. After a five month siege Townshend had little option but to surrender due to heavy losses and inadequate supplies. Such was the humiliation and loss of life that the British Parliament ordered a Mesopotamia Commission to be set up. This attributed responsibility and blame to the toxic combination of incompetent leadership and wholesale military misjudgement. This fine book re-examines the circumstances and personalities that brought about the disastrous and costly outcome to a classic example of ‘mission creep’.
Pennant, November 2016

..... "Captured at Kut" is a fine addition to our understanding of the conflict. A remarkable work and one that i heartily recommend.
The Long Long Trail