Battle of Shaiba 1915
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 12 April 1915 – 14 April 1915 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1915 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | World War I era (1914–1918) | derived from year |
| Location | Iraq | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Mesopotamian campaign | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Ottoman Empire, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 30.4000, 47.6333 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Shaiba (12–14 April 1915) took place during World War I fought between British and Ottoman forces, the latter trying to retake the city of Basra from the British.
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