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The victory at Kut Al Amara was celebrated in Turkey as Day of Kut until 1952. April
29 should continue to be a day of celebration in the future.
(Above) A drawing depicting the defeated British commander's surrender to the
Turkish commander at Kut

4- Looking at these two numbers, what one can see is an astonishing differ-

ence. History will have a great difficulty to find words in recording this
episode.

5- We saw the first victory in Gallipoli and the second victory here where the
Turkish have broken the stubbornness of the English. 111

6- This victory that we achieved only by the means of our bayonets and
hearts is the beginning of our future successful ventures.

7- I declare this day the 'Kut Day'. May every member of my army recite
prayers of blessings, Ya Sin and Fatiha for our martyrs and celebrate this day

every year. As our martyrs live on in the Heaven, may our gazhis (injured
heroes) stand guard for our victories in the future.

Brigadier General Halil

Commander of the 6th Army

29/April /1916- Baghdad 112

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