A Kut Prisoner

A Kut Prisoner by H. C. W. Bishop plunges listeners into the brutal reality of the Mesopotamian campaign through the eyes of a young Indian Army subaltern caught up in the siege of Kut and its aftermath. This vivid war stories memoir recounts frontline fighting at Ctesiphon, the ordeal of captivity under the Turks, the routines and hardships of life in detention at Kastamuni, and a tense, resourceful attempt to break free across hostile terrain. Balancing sharp military detail with humane observation, Bishop situates personal experience within the wider historical context of World War I’s Middle Eastern theatre, highlighting the sacrifices of British and Indian officers and men. Themes of endurance, comradeship, cultural encounter, and the strains of colonial warfare run through the narrative, while maps and illustrations help bring the journey to life without betraying key moments. Ideal for listeners who crave frontline history, POW narratives, or classic war stories, this audiobook offers an unvarnished, first-hand portrait of survival and courage that will appeal to military history buffs and fans of true adventure alike.