Battle of Khadairi Bend (jan 7, 1917 – jan 29, 1917)
Description:
Following a series of diversionary attacks launched along the Tigris on 7 and 8 January 1917, and preceded by an unusually effective artillery bombardment, a major British assault against the town was initiated by Maude on 9 January.British progress was good in the face of impressive Turkish opposition. Khadairi Bend itself fell, after heavy fighting (including two concerted Turkish counter-attacks), on 29 January.
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Date:
jan 7, 1917
jan 29, 1917
~ 22 days