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IOR/L/PS/12/503
- Record Id:
- 040-000555502
- Hierarchy Root Ancestor Record Id:
- 037-000554997
- MDARK:
- ark:/81055/vdc_100000000517.0x000055
- LARK:
- ark:/81055/vdc_100082759192.0x000002
- SLARK:
- Format:
- ISAD(G)
- Reference (shelfmark):
- IOR/L/PS/12/503
- Title:
- PZ 2068/41(1) 'Rebellion in Iraq 1941'
- Scope & Content:
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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 countries
- Anticipation of Axis military support for Rashid Ali and necessary British counter-measures
- The 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 Iran
- The elimination of pro-Axis officials in the army and police
- The breaking off of diplomatic relations with the Italian Government and of the relationship with Vichy French authorities in Syria
- British 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.
- Collection Area:
- India Office Records and Private Papers
- Project / Collection:
- India Office Records
Qatar Foundation Partnership Programme - Hierarchy Record Ids:
- 032-000538283
036-000554996
037-000554997
040-000555502 - Is part of:
- IOR/L/PS : Political and Secret Department Records
IOR/L/PS/12 : Departmental Papers: Political (External) Files and Collections
IOR/L/PS/12/1-1442 : Political (External) Department, Annual Files
IOR/L/PS/12/503 : PZ 2068/41(1) 'Rebellion in Iraq 1941' - Hierarchy:
- 032-000538283[0012]/036-000554996[0001]/037-000554997[0505]/040-000555502
- Container:
- View / search within Archive / Collection: IOR/L/PS
- Record Type (Level):
- File
- Extent:
- 1 file (538 folios)
- Digitised Content:
- https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100000000517.0x000055
- Thumbnail:
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- Languages:
- English
- Scripts:
- Latin
- Start Date:
- 1941
- End Date:
- 1941
- Date Range:
- 28 Apr 1941-28 Jul 1941
- Era:
- CE
- Access:
-
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- Physical Characteristics:
- 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.
- Former External References:
- PZ 2068/41/1
- Arrangement:
- The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the file.
- Material Type:
- Archives and Manuscripts
- Legal Status:
- Public Record(s)