1941
Siege of Basra
Believing promises of German support, Rashid Ali orders his forces to attack British bases in western Iraq and to oppose the landing of British forces at the southern city of Basra
Historical place archive
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Believing promises of German support, Rashid Ali orders his forces to attack British bases in western Iraq and to oppose the landing of British forces at the southern city of Basra
German support appears in the form of a small number of Luftwaffe fighter planes, and the British forces quickly defeat the Iraqi military
German support appears in the form of a small number of Luftwaffe fighter planes, and the British forces quickly defeat the Iraqi military
Iraq fights off the offensive during the heaviest Battle yetw. Iran attempts to ford the Tigris
Iraq counterattacks with the objective of capturing Basra
A revolt against the Government begins in Basra & spreads to other Shiite cities
A revolt against the Government begins in Basra & spreads to other Shiite cities
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