Anglo-Iraqi War

The Anglo-Iraqi War was a short war, fought between the United Kingdom and the Iraqi nationalist government, from April 18 , 1941 to May 30 of the same year. Although it was barely a month long, the war resulted in a renewal of British occupation of the country and further fuelled nationalist resentment of the British supported monarchy .

Smart Ouvry Roberts John D'Albiac Rashid Ali Salah ed-Din es-Sabbagh Kamal Shabib Fahmi Said Mahmud Salman Werner Junck Strength 1 infantry division 2 brigade groups 100+ aircraft 4 divisions 116 Iraqi aircraft (50 – 60 serviceable) 21–29 German aircraft 12 Italian aircraft Casualties and losses Casualties slight 28 aircraft 1,750 casualties, including 500 killed Most of the serviceable Iraqi aircraft 19 German aircraft 3 Italian aircraft The Anglo-Iraqi War was a conflict between the United Kingdom and the rebel government of Rashid Ali in the Kingdom of Iraq during the Second World War . The war lasted from 2 May to 31 May 1941. The campaign resulted in the re-occupation of Iraq by British armed forces and the return to power of the ousted pro-British Regent of Iraq, Prince 'Abd al-Ilah . The campaign further fuelled nationalist resentment in Iraq toward the British-supported Hashemite monarchy .

Smart Ouvry Roberts John D'Albiac Rashid Ali al-Gaylani Amin al-Husseini Salah a.D. al-Sabbagh Kamil Shabib Fahmi Said Mahmud Salman Fawzi al-Qawuqji Werner Junck Strength 1 infantry division 2 brigade groups 100+ aircraft 4 divisions 30,000 troops 116 Iraqi aircraft (50–60 serviceable) 21–29 German aircraft 12 Italian aircraft Casualties and losses Casualties slight At least 200 killed 28 aircraft 1,750 casualties, including 500 killed Most of the serviceable Iraqi aircraft 19 German aircraft 3 Italian aircraft The Anglo–Iraqi War (2–31 May 1941) was a British -led Allied military campaign against Iraq under Rashid Ali , who had seized power during the Second World War with assistance from Germany and Italy . The campaign resulted in the downfall of Ali's government, the re-occupation of Iraq by Great Britain, and the return to power of the Regent of Iraq, Prince 'Abd al-Ilah , a British ally.

1941 campaign during World War II For the conflict from 2003 until 2011, see Iraq War . Smart Ouvry Roberts John D'Albiac Rashid Ali al-Gaylani Salah al-Sabbagh Kamil Shabib Fahmi Said Mahmud Salman Fawzi al-Qawuqji Amin al-Husseini Werner Junck Strength 1 infantry division 2 brigade groups 100+ aircraft 4 divisions 30,000 troops 116 Iraqi aircraft (50–60 serviceable) 21–29 German aircraft 12 Italian aircraft Casualties and losses Casualties slight At least 200 killed 28 aircraft 500 killed Most of the serviceable Iraqi aircraft 19 German aircraft 3 Italian aircraft The Anglo-Iraqi War was a British-led Allied military campaign during the Second World War against the Kingdom of Iraq under Rashid Gaylani , who had seized power in the 1941 Iraqi coup d'état with assistance from Germany and Italy. The campaign resulted in the downfall of Gaylani's government, the re-occupation of Iraq by the British, and the return to power of the Regent of Iraq, Prince 'Abd al-Ilah , a British ally. Mandatory Iraq had been governed by the British since 1921. Prior to Iraq's nominal independence in 1932, Britain concluded the Anglo-Iraqi Treaty of 1930 , which was opposed by Iraqi nationalists , including Rashid Ali al-Gaylani. Although Iraq was considered a neutral power under Regent Abd al-Ilah, it had a pro-British government. In April 1941, Iraqi nationalists organized the Golden Square coup , with assistance from Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy . The coup ousted Abd al-Ilah and installed al-Gaylani as Prime Minister . He officially established cordial relations with the Axis powers , prompting the Allies to respond. Following a series of skirmishes, Allied airstrikes were launched against Iraq on 2 May. The campaign resulted in the collapse of al-Gaylani's short-lived government, and re-installed Abd al-Ilah as the Regent. This increased the influence of the Allies in the Middle Eastern theatre . The French Air Force that Fought the Allies in World War II . There are <ref group=nb> tags on this page, but the references will not show without a template (see the help page ).

1941 campaign during World War II For the conflict from 2003 until 2011, see Iraq War . Smart Ouvry Roberts John D'Albiac Rashid Ali al-Gaylani Salah al-Sabbagh Kamil Shabib Fahmi Said Mahmud Salman Fawzi al-Qawuqji Amin al-Husseini (foreign air support) Werner Junck Strength 1 infantry division 2 brigade groups 100+ aircraft 4 divisions 30,000 troops 116 Iraqi aircraft (50–60 serviceable) 21–29 German aircraft 12 Italian aircraft Casualties and losses Casualties slight At least 200 killed 28 aircraft 500 killed Most of the serviceable Iraqi aircraft 19 German aircraft 3 Italian aircraft 200 Jewish civilians were killed. The Anglo-Iraqi War was a British-led Allied military campaign during the Second World War against the Kingdom of Iraq , then ruled by Rashid Ali al-Gaylani who had seized power in the 1941 Iraqi coup d'état with assistance from Germany and Italy. The campaign resulted in the downfall of Gaylani's government, the re-occupation of Iraq by the British, and the return to power of the Regent of Iraq , Prince 'Abd al-Ilah , a British ally. Mandatory Iraq had been governed by the British since 1921. Prior to Iraq's nominal independence in 1932, Britain concluded the Anglo-Iraqi Treaty of 1930 , which was opposed by Iraqi nationalists , including Rashid Ali al-Gaylani. Although Iraq was considered a neutral power under Regent Abd al-Ilah, it had a pro-British government. In April 1941, Iraqi nationalists organized the Golden Square coup, with assistance from Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy . The coup ousted Abd al-Ilah and installed al-Gaylani as Prime Minister . He officially established cordial relations with the Axis powers , prompting the Allies to respond. Following a series of skirmishes, Allied airstrikes were launched against Iraq on 2 May. The campaign resulted in the collapse of al-Gaylani's short-lived government, and re-installed Abd al-Ilah as the Regent. This increased the influence of the Allies in the Middle Eastern theatre . The French Air Force that Fought the Allies in World War II . Memoirs of Agha Petros . There are <ref group=nb> tags on this page, but the references will not show without a template (see the help page ).