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Remains of old British Residence, Magill, Basra, Iraq, WW1
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Remains of old British Residence, Magill, Basra, Iraq, WW1
Remains of the old British Residence, Magill, Basra, Iraq, during the First World War.
circa 1916
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Basra Iraq Iraqi Ruin Ruined Magill
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This evocative photograph captures the remains of the old British Residence in Magill, Basra, Iraq, during the First World War. Dated approximately to 1916, the image offers a poignant glimpse into the past, as the once grand edifice lies in ruins. The British Residence in Magill was a significant symbol of British colonial rule in Iraq, serving as the official residence for the British Political Agent and his family. During the First World War, Basra, located in the southern part of Iraq, became a strategic hub for the British military campaign in Mesopotamia. The city was besieged by Ottoman forces in 1915, and the British, led by General Townshend, launched a counter-offensive in late 1916. The battle for Basra was a turning point in the Mesopotamian campaign, and the city was eventually recaptured by the British in December 1916. However, the cost of the war was high, and the once grand British Residence in Magill, like many other buildings in Basra, was left in ruins. The image of the ruined building serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of war on the physical landscape and the people who lived there. The Middle East, particularly Iraq, has a rich and complex history, and this photograph offers a unique perspective on a significant moment in that history. The ruins of the British Residence in Magill stand as a testament to the past, inviting us to reflect on the human stories and experiences that unfolded there.
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