egbert Posted 25 February , 2003 Share Posted 25 February , 2003 Just at the time, when I read various threads in this forum about Iraq, Mesopotamia and the Kut disaster, I got hold of an article in my local newspaper "The Huntsville Times", that dealt with Townshends Middle East campain. The article does not leave much favorouble characteristics on the general. "While his men were dying by the thousands from disease and starvation, Gen T. was entertained at Constantinople's best restaurants...." I expect a lot of reactions here....please read the following 2 links: http://www.1914-1918.org/docs/rownshend1.pdf http://www.1914-1918.org/docs/townshend2.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted 25 February , 2003 Share Posted 25 February , 2003 He was interned on an island off Conbstantinople. I doubt he had much choice in the matter. He was guarded at all times.Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Lines Posted 25 February , 2003 Share Posted 25 February , 2003 Egbert The mistakes made leading to the the siege show British leadership at it's worst and are undefendable. Amongst other things the classic error of under estimating your enemy shines through time after time. Senior officers like Townshend got away with little criticism after the War due to the fact that they failed in lesser known areas. When he was besiged he was sure he would be relieved but no doubt he was well aware that if the Garrison was captured he would be treated well. (P.S After reading your articles my computer locked up both times!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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