he Iraq Levies can trace their history back to 1915 when a local Arab scout force was formed. After the Cairo Conference of 1921 to discuss the increasingly complex issues in the Middle East, the Arab elements of the Levies transferred to the newly-created Iraq Army and it was decided to enlist Assyrians. Recognised for their discipline, loyalty and courage, they made up over half the
AN UNUSUAL UNIT… THE ROYAL AIR FORCE’S IRAQ LEVIES
May 01, 2023
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