Townshend's campaign in Mesopotamia seemed to start well but resulted in a repulse at Ctesiphon, and a retreat to Kut and a siege and surrender at Kut.
Assuming that there must still be a British campaign in Mesopotamia in 1916, how could the British do better and not be forced to surrender, either through improved tactics, operations or preparations? Even if Townshend's forces end up imperiled, is there a way other British Empire or Allied forces could successfully rescue the Kut garrison?
Assuming that there must still be a British campaign in Mesopotamia in 1916, how could the British do better and not be forced to surrender, either through improved tactics, operations or preparations? Even if Townshend's forces end up imperiled, is there a way other British Empire or Allied forces could successfully rescue the Kut garrison?