With a Highland Regiment in Mesopotamia 1916—1917

With a Highland Regiment in Mesopotamia 1916—1917 by Anonymous is a vivid, unvarnished eyewitness chronicle of the 2nd Battalion’s ordeal during the Mesopotamian campaign of World War I. Part regimental memoir, part war story, it records two years of desert marches, trench assaults, fever and supply struggles, and the quiet courage of Highland soldiers far from home. Drawn from the notes of an officer and contributions from fellow officers and sergeants, the account focuses less on grand strategy than on the lived experience of warfare: the hardships endured, the bonds between men, and the fierce actions—recounted with respect—that shaped the regiment’s reputation. Contemporary figures such as Brigadier General A. G. Wauchope and General Sir Stanley Maude appear in the background, anchoring these personal scenes within the wider 1916–1917 Iraq campaign. The narrative was originally intended as a tribute to the children and families of the battalion, preserving memory rather than offering a formal military analysis. Ideal for listeners of history and war stories, this audiobook will appeal to World War I enthusiasts, students of the Mesopotamian theatre, and anyone who appreciates sober, human testimony of courage and sacrifice on a distant front.