The troops entered Baghdad amid loud celebrations. Thousands of prisoners were taken. Solemn words were spoken: “People of Baghdad, remember for 26 generations you have suffered under strange tyrants who have ever endeavoured to set one Arab house against another in order that they might profit by your dissensions. This policy is abhorrent to Great Britain and her Allies for there can be neither peace nor prosperity where there is enmity or misgovernment. Our armies do not come into your cities and lands as conquerors or enemies, but as liberators.” This proclamation was issued by British General Stanley Maude, on … Continue reading When Baghdad Fell