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Major General Sir Charles Vere Ferrers Townshend, KCB, DSO (21 February 1861 – 18 May 1924) was a British soldier who during the First World War led an overreaching military campaign in Mesopotamia.
Life of Charles Townshend (British Army officer) The command of Charles Townshend in the Mesopotamian Campaign which led to the siege of Kut has been the object of much controversy. Townshend successfully led his "Regetta up the Tigris" to come very close to Baghdad, but was defeated.
Major General Sir Charles Vere Ferrers Townshend, KCB, DSO (21 February 1861 – 18 May 1924) was a British Imperial soldier who during the First World War led an overreaching military campaign in Mesopotamia, which led to the defeat and destruction of his command.
Apr 30, 2018 · Townshend, Charles Vere Ferrers. British and Indian Army Officer. Born 21 February 1861 in London, Great Britain. Died 18 May 1924 in Paris, France. Sir Charles Vere Ferrers Townshend commanded the 6 th (Poona) Division in Mesopotamia between April 1915 and April 1916.
Sir Charles Vere Ferrers Townshend (1861-1924) led the Anglo-Indian force lain siege in 1915-16 which finally surrendered in humiliation on 29 April 1916. Sponsored Links. Coming from a military background Townshend's army career prior to war in 1914 was distinguished.
Mar 4, 2019 · Historians have traditionally attributed the demise of the British garrison at Kut to the suspect decisions of its commander, Charles Townshend, and his super iors. This article argues that the conduct of the Indians attached to Towns hend's force contributed significantly to its defeat.
Major General Sir Charles Vere Ferrers Townshend (1861-1924) was a British soldier who led an overreaching military campaign in Mesopotamia during the First World War, which led to the defeat and destruction of his command.
