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The Brattleboro Daily Reformer
Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont
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Berlin report from Constantinople: After defeat near Felahie on March 8, British forces on Tigris below Kut-el-Amara retreated, pursued by Turks who captured 180 prisoners and equipment at Zenzir Height on March 10-11.
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Turks Tell of Taking Several Fortified Lines and 180 Prisoners on the Tigris.
BERLIN, March 20. - The British forces on the Tigris, below Kut-el-Amara, began a general retreat after their defeat near Felahie on March 8, with the Turks in pursuit, according to today's headquarters report from Constantinople, received here, which reads:
The enemy, after his defeat near Felahie on March 8, while preparing for a general retreat, attempted to attack by surprise the Turkish right wing, but under the pressure of the center, was forced to desist from the plan and begin a general retreat.
On March 10-11, Turkish troops vigorously pursued the enemy and crossed several lines previously fortified by him. On March 10 Turkish vanguard reached Zenzir Height, which was fortified. The enemy, considering the Turkish forces insignificant, attacked, but Turkish reinforcements counter attacked, defeated the British, and took 180 prisoners, among whom were five officers, and also captured one machine gun, arms, and ammunition.
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Primary Location
Tigris, Below Kut El Amara
Event Date
March 8 To March 11
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turks took 180 prisoners including five officers, one machine gun, arms, and ammunition; british in general retreat
Event Details
British forces on the Tigris began a general retreat after defeat near Felahie on March 8, with Turks in pursuit. On March 10-11, Turkish troops pursued, crossed fortified lines, reached Zenzir Height, defeated British attack, and captured prisoners and equipment.