well-poisoning

Updated: August 10, 2026

But one cannot help reflecting on what might have been the consequences for us if the Turks had adopted the German policy of well-poisoning. We afterwards heard that the Turks, evacuating Abu Hamrah on our approach, had taken up a strong rear guard position at Katia, and had beaten off the cavalry, who had retired behind us to water their horses and get a much needed night's rest.

Great Britain. Army. Highland Light Infantry. Battalion - The Fifth Battalion Highland Light Infantry in the War 1914-1918