Second Battle of Kut

February 23, 1917 · Kut

Result British Empire victory

British forces retook Kut-al-Amara from the Ottomans, who had earlier besieged and captured the British garrison there. It was a step in the advance to Baghdad.

Allies

Central Powers

Other

Strength and losses

Strength
17,000
Casualties
4,300
Guns
91
Guns lost
39