Chapter 119 The Baghdad Coup
It was a busy evening.
The Tigris River flows slowly. Although the climate in the Middle East is very hot, both sides of the river are the birthplace of ancient civilizations. Now, it has become a metropolis.
Baghdad.
In the 18th century BC, the German Babylonian Code of Hammutabee mentioned Baghdad, which was only a major town at that time.
Later, the Arab Abbas Dynasty, known as the "Black Food", moved its capital to a small town called Baghdad on the right bank of the Tigris River. After that, Baghdad became one of the most famous cities in the Middle East.
The ancient story of One Thousand and One Nights also appeared here. After thousands of years of development, Baghdad has also experienced rounds of baptism.
In 1921, Iraq became independent.
However, this independence is only nominal. After all, Iraq had discovered oil resources at that time. How could the Western world allow such a country to be independent?
In Iraq, the British garrison remains, and the entire Iraq is actually still a British colony!
As an ancient cultural country with a proud history, Iraqis have been waiting for opportunities, and now, their opportunity has finally come!
"It's time for us to avenge King Gazi!" In a villa, a man looked at his confidants in front of him and said loudly: "That damn Nuri should go to hell. Now, let us punish him as the spokesperson of the True God!"
The nationalist, politician and Rashid Ali in Iraq were very excited at this time.
The situation in Iraq is also quite complicated.
On the surface, Iraq is a kingdom and ruled by the king, but like many countries, the king appoints the prime minister. Now Iraq's Prime Minister Nuri Said is definitely an ambitious person.
In 1929, King Faisal I appointed Nouri as Prime Minister, and the British opposed it at that time. However, after Nouri became Prime Minister, he began to serve Britain. Nouri signed the 1930 British-Iran Treaty. It was this 25-year alliance treaty that made Iraq a British colony again. Britain still had permanent military use rights after Iraq's independence.
Afterwards, after King Gazi came to power, Nuri was in the wild, but he was quite unwilling to accept it. He actually formed a coup, assassinated King Gazi, and supported Gazi's four-year-old son to rule, and the power fell into Nuri's hands.
This aroused everyone's dissatisfaction. At Gazi's funeral, many people shouted, "Nuri, you will be responsible for Gazi's blood." However, Nuri had the support of Britain, and took over the emperor and made the princes do a very casual manner.
Now, the opportunity has finally come!
Britain was conquered by Germany, and Nouri was still fantasizing that George VI could re-rule and was still loyal to Churchill. Now, he has reached the end!
Rashid Ali is a sensible person and he has reached an agreement with the Germans.
Germany has ruled Western Europe, and the world will eventually belong to Germany, and Iraq has long wanted to get rid of British rule!
Germany has given quite good conditions. Iraq can recover part of the oil extraction rights in the treason treaty ten years ago, with a proportion of about 50%. Now, British Petroleum is exploiting Iraq's oil in large quantities, but Iraq does not get any benefits.
All political, economic and military conditions are excellent for Iraq, not to mention the most important reason for avenging the king.
If the most important reason is that Rashid has long been moved by a set of German theories. He is extremely hopeful to bring Germany's approach to Iraq and form Iraq's national shzy Workers' Party!
"General Rommel's troops will drive into Baghdad within two days. We must do something before he comes to Baghdad." Rashid continued.
In front of him, everyone else was also very excited.
The pro-Germany "Golden Square" officer group is mainly the "Four King Kongs", which are four Iraqi military colonels: the commander of the Third Division, Salahdin Saibag, the commander of the First Division, Kamil Shabib, the commander of the mechanized force, Hemi Saied, and the commander of the Air Force, Hamood Salman.
Now, the four of them are all in front of Rashid, and this is a meeting that will determine the future of Iraq!
"I suggest that we will launch a coup tonight, capture Prime Minister Nuri and his minions, hang them all in front of the palace, and avenge King Gazi!" Rashid continued.
If they do nothing, they can also make political changes when the German army comes, but this is definitely something Rashid doesn't want to do. They have to do something to show that they are valuable.
Before the German army arrived, they did everything they should do!
"At the same time, we should also launch an attack on the Royal Air Force Base in Habania and teach the British a lesson!" Salahdin also spoke.
The British are still resisting the attack of Rommel's army on the front line. They also rely on the air bases in the rear to provide air support. The current Royal Air Force Base in Habania takes off fighters every day. If they seize it, they will give Germany good support.
"Then the Third Division and the Mechanized Brigade are in charge!" Rashid said: "Tonight, let our Iraq return to freedom!"
Let's do it!
The bright moonlight shines on Baghdad. Under the moonlight, the Iraqi army that longs for freedom has finally been dispatched!
Camille took the First Division and headed straight to the Prime Minister's Mansion.
Carrying his own rifle, Iraqi soldiers walked through the Central Street of Baghdad, and the Prime Minister's Mansion was right in front!
The guards of the Prime Minister's Office immediately discovered an abnormality, and they quickly closed the door and sounded the alarm.
In the Prime Minister's Mansion, Nori, who was sleeping, was woken up.
"What? A coup happened?" Nuri was stunned: "It's so damn, how could they do such a blasphemy of the true God!"
Nori seems to have forgotten that he came to power by launching a coup.
Iraq is a strange country, in which coups are endless. Looking at the entire 20th century, it is probably only during the years when Sha Damu was in power that Iraq has been politically stable.
Unfortunately, the Western world will not see a stable Middle Eastern country appearing.
"Hurry, defend our Prime Minister's Office and ask for help from the British army!" Nuri immediately gave instructions.
Nuri was not afraid of coups. He was also a military leader. After graduating from the Military Academy of Istanbul, Turkey in 1906, he stayed in the Turkish Army as a lower-level officer. In 1912, he was stationed in Libya to incite the movement to resist Italian occupation. Later, he participated in the Balkan War. He served in the army for many years. Now, he draws his pistol again, and Nuri restores his image as a brilliant soldier back then.
The combat effectiveness of the Iraqi army is definitely a scumbag. They are easily motivated and can easily shake the morale of the army.
Chapter completed!