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Iraq Front Detachment Placement Plan Ottoman Military Map Al-Qurnah Basra Middle East
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Ottoman Army - Iraq Front Detachment Placement Plan
Description:
An Ottoman Turkish military map showing the deployment and placement of Ottoman Army detachments on the Iraq front, specifically around the modern-day city of Al-Qurnah (El Kurna) in Basra, Iraq.
The map likely comes from an Ottoman-era military training book, although the exact source is unknown. It was used to instruct officers or soldiers on strategic positioning and battlefield organization in the Iraq campaign.
Key Features:
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Dimensions: 24.5 × 21.2 cm
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Region Shown: Basra/Al-Qurnah, Iraq
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Condition: Preserved with Ottoman Turkish text; no major damages noted
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Significance: Provides insight into Ottoman military planning and deployment strategies during the late Ottoman period