Battle of Basra (1914)

Battle of Basra (1914)
Part of the Mesopotamian campaign of World War I
Map showing the initial British attack and capture of Basra, 1914.
Date November 11–22, 1914 Location Basra, Southern Iraq 30°25′N 48°01′E / 30.417°N 48.017°E / 30.417; 48.017 Result British victory Territorial changes British capture of al-Basra
Belligerents
British Empire  India  United Kingdom	Ottoman Empire
Casualties and losses
500 casualties	1,300 casualties

The Battle of Basra was a battle of World War I which took place south of the city of Basra (modern-day Iraq) between British and Ottoman troops from November 11 to November 22, 1914. The battle resulted in the British capture of Basra.