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Indian transport in Mesopotamia, 1916
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Indian transport in Mesopotamia, 1916
Scenes with the British Army in Mesopotamia. Indian transport passing down a lane in Mesopotamia (modern day Iraq) during the First World War. Date: 1916
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This evocative photograph captures a scene of Indian transport passing down a dusty lane in Mesopotamia during the First World War, in 1916. The British Army, which had taken control of the region following the Ottoman Empire's entry into the conflict, relied heavily on the labor and expertise of Indian soldiers and porters to navigate the challenging terrain and transport supplies. The image shows a line of mules, led by Indian handlers, making their way along the narrow path. Palm trees line the sides of the lane, their fronds casting dappled shadows on the ground. In the background, British soldiers can be seen standing guard, their uniforms and equipment a stark contrast to the tropical surroundings. The use of Indian labor in the Middle East during the First World War was a reflection of the British Empire's extensive colonial reach and the military's reliance on the skills and manpower of its subjects. The Indian Army, which had been established in 1857, was one of the largest and most experienced military forces in the world at the time, and played a crucial role in the British war effort in Mesopotamia and other theaters of the conflict. This photograph offers a glimpse into the complex and multifaceted nature of the British military presence in the Middle East during the First World War, and the vital role played by Indian soldiers and laborers in supporting the war effort.
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