Battle of Sheikh Sa'ad (1916 AD)

Battle of Sheikh Sa'ad took place in 1916 AD during Mesopotamian campaign.

Battle facts

• Year: 1916 AD
• Date: 1916-01-08
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Mesopotamian campaign
• Commanders (A): Fenton Aylmer, George Younghusband, George Kemball
• Commanders (B): Colmar Freiherr von der Goltz, Halil Pasha
• Casualties: approx. 4,262 casualties: 1,962 dead 2,300 wounded1,200 casualties: Unknown dead, 512 prisoners 2 artillery pieces captured
• Outcome: British-Indian victory
• Coordinates: 32.499°, 45.818°

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