Posted on Jul 30, 2023

The Battle of Shaiba (April 1915 Defense of Basra)—Another Critical, but Forgotten, Battle

MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D.

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The Battle of Shaiba (April 1915 Defense of Basra)—Another Critical, but Forgotten, Battle

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This patch was available at our base in Kuwait until the base commander prohibited vendors from selling it, but I got a few copies.

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MAJ Hugh Blanchard

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There are other versions of that patch with various other "destinations" (e.g., Serbia, various garden spots in Africa, more great places in Asia, etc.) on it. Pretty funny stuff.

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Update, this patch is available through Walmart!

https://www.walmart.com/ip/YOU-SENT-ME-TO-IRAQ-YOU-BASTARDS-PATCH-KYLE-SOUTH-PARK-OIF-IRAQI-FREEDOM-VETERAN/249100197

SPC Douglas Bolton PV2 Scott Mollette MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D. LTC Trent Klug MAJ Hugh Blanchard

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LTC Trent Klug

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Great share! And here I thought Mesopotamia was an uneventful backwater during the war. Plus, I can't get enough of saying "Mesopotamia".

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SPC Douglas Bolton

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Wow!

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The Battle of Shaiba (April 1915 Defense of Basra)—Another Critical, but Forgotten, Battle

The Battle of Shaiba (April 1915 Defense of Basra)—Another Critical, but Forgotten, Battle

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