Persia and Iraq Command

The Persia and Iraq Command was a British Army Command established in September 1942 in Baghdad. Its primary role was to secure from land and air attack the oilfields and oil installations in Persia (modern day Iran) and Iraq. Its further role was to ensure the transport of supplies from Persian Gulf ports through Iraq and Persia to the Soviet Union.

Mediterranean and Middle East Theatre
  • Adriatic
  • North Africa
  • East Africa
  • Mediterranean Sea
  • Gibraltar
  • Malta
  • Balkans
  • Iraq
  • Syria-Lebanon
  • Bahrain
  • Palestine
  • Iran
  • Italy
  • Dodecanese
  • Southern France

Read more about Persia And Iraq Command:  Background, Formation of The Command, Transition of Commanders, Order of Battle - Persia and Iraq Command 1942, See Also, Notes

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