With a Highland Regiment in Mesopotamia 1916—1917

"With a Highland Regiment in Mesopotamia" by Anonymous is a gripping firsthand account of a Scottish battalion's journey through the brutal Mesopotamian campaign during World War I. Narrated by an officer within the 2nd Battalion, the story charts their shift from the Western Front to the sun-scorched lands of modern-day Iraq, initially fueled by a sense of adventure and a mission to aid besieged comrades. This narrative reveals the stark contrast between expectation and reality as the regiment confronts the savage conditions of desert warfare, fierce enemy resistance, and the daily grind of military existence. Through glimpses of official dispatches and interactions with key figures, the book underscores both the valor and the strong bonds forged among these soldiers amidst the chaos and carnage of battle.