1941 ⟶ German Air Support Arrives in Iraq
The bulk of the German "Flyer Command Iraq" (Fliegerführer I...
Year
1939
1941
🤝 Iraq Severes Diplomatic Ties with Germany
The Kingdom of Iraq cuts its diplomatic relations with Germany.⟶
IraqDiplomacyGermanyMiddle EastAlliesNeutrality
✈️ German Air Support Arrives in Iraq
The bulk of the German "Flyer Command Iraq" (Fliegerführer Irak) arrives in Mosul to support the Iraqi government of Rashid Ali.⟶
GermanyIraqAir ForceMiddle EastMilitary AidWorld War II
🇮🇶 Pro-German Coup in Iraq
In Iraq, pro-German Rashid Ali and other members of the "Golden Square" stage a military coup d'état and overthrow the regime of the pro-British Regent 'Abd al-Ilah. Rashid Ali names himself Chief of a "National Defence Government".⟶
IraqCoupPoliticsMiddle EastGermanyUKAxisGolden SquareWar
✈️ Luftwaffe Sends Small Force to Iraq
The Luftwaffe arranges to send a small force to Iraq.⟶
IraqLuftwaffeAnglo-Iraqi WarAxis supportMiddle Eastair forceGerman involvement
🤝 Soviet Union Recognizes Iraqi Government
The Soviet Union recognizes Rashid Ali's "National Defence Government" in Iraq.⟶
Soviet UnionIraqDiplomacyMiddle EastPolitical RecognitionWorld War II
🤝 Germany Creates Special Staff F for Iraq
The German military mission to Iraq, Special Staff F (Sonderstab F), is created to support of "The Arab Freedom Movement in the Middle East". Sonderstab F is to include Fliegerführer Irak and other elements already in Iraq.⟶
IraqMiddle EastGermanyAxis PowersAllied PowersArab NationalismMilitary AidPolitical IntrigueSonderstab F