Anglo-Iraqi War

The Anglo-Iraqi War was a British-led Allied military campaign during the Middle East theatre of World War II against the Kingdom of Iraq who was led by Rashid Ali al-Gaylani who seized power during a coup d'état that was supported by Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy, and Vichy France. The war resulted in an Allied victory and a British occupation of the country and a pro-Allied government installed.

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