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Sir Frederick Stanley Maude, entry into Baghdad, WW1
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Sir Frederick Stanley Maude, entry into Baghdad, WW1
Lieutenant General Sir Frederick Stanley Maude (1864-1917), Commander of the British troops which captured Baghdad during the First World War. Seen here on his entry into the city.
1917
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of triumph as Lieutenant General Sir Frederick Stanley Maude (1864-1917) enters the city of Baghdad on March 11, 1917, following the successful British campaign to capture the city during World War I. The General, dressed in his full military regalia, rides atop a white horse amidst a sea of cheering soldiers and jubilant crowds. The people of Baghdad, longing for freedom from Ottoman rule, eagerly greet their new liberators with open arms. The victory marked a significant turning point in the war, boosting morale for the Allied forces and dealing a major blow to the Central Powers. Sir Frederick Stanley Maude, a respected and experienced military leader, had led his troops with great skill and determination throughout the campaign, earning the admiration of his men and the gratitude of the people of Baghdad. This powerful image encapsulates the spirit of victory and the hope for a better future that followed the capture of this historic city.
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