A Kut Prisoner
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River steamers, sandbanks and anxious preparations for battle fill the opening of Harry Coghill Watson Bishop's account of service on the Tigris in 1915. An officer in the Indian Army Reserve, Bishop writes about fighting at Ctesiphon and being taken prisoner with the Kut garrison. His introduction presents the book as a record of his own experience, with particular interest for the relatives and friends of fellow prisoners.
The narrative moves from military operations to captivity at Kastamuni and the practical difficulties of escape. In the hills, food must be rationed, clothing lightened and watches kept while farmers and sheepdogs threaten to reveal the party's position. These details make the memoir useful for readers interested in the daily realities of wartime captivity: the weight of equipment, the limits of local knowledge and the decisions made under pressure.
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- Pages
- 104
- Language
- English
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- Military History
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