PZ 2068/41(1) 'Rebellion in Iraq 1941'

Title:

PZ 2068/41(1) 'Rebellion in Iraq 1941'

Date:

1941/1941

Description:

Abstract: The file comprises telegrams, despatches, correspondence, memoranda, and notes, relating to the rebellion in Iraq in 1941.The discussion in the file relates to the military and propaganda measures taken by Britain against the pro-German Iraqi government of Rashid Ali and the implications for British policy and actions in the Middle East.Further discussion concerns:Demonstrations in support of the Iraqi government in Iraq and neighbouring countriesAnticipation of Axis military support for Rashid Ali and necessary British counter-measuresThe creation of a new pro-British Iraqi Government and arrangement of an armistice following the Anglo-Iraq war and the flight of Rashid Ali and his Cabinet to IranThe elimination of pro-Axis officials in the army and policeThe breaking off of diplomatic relations with the Italian Government and of the relationship with Vichy French authorities in SyriaBritish attitude and policy towards the Shiah and Kurds in connection with the reformed pro-British Government.The principal correspondents include: HM Ambassador to Iraq; HM Ambassador to Turkey; HM Ambassador to Iran; the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs; Air Officer Commanding, Habbaniya; the Secretary of State for India; the Viceroy; the High Commissioner for Palestine; officials of the War Office; and the Secretary of State for the Colonies.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the last folio with 539; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.

Language:

English

Type:

Archival file

Type (Narrower):

Other Texts

Type (Broader):

Text

Subject:

Rebellions

Geographic region:

Iraq

Rights:

غير معروف

Identifier:

81055/vdc_100000000517.0x000055_ar
81055/vdc_100000000517.0x000055_en
IOR/L/PS/12/503
IOR/L/PS/12/503

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