Polity Najaf Rebels

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Were rebels in Najaf that fought against the British forces that were invading Iraq during World War I.

Establishment

  • March 1918: An uprising began when Captain Marshall was murdered in the citadel of Najaf.

Chronology

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1. World War I

Was a global conflict between two coalitions, the Allies (primarily France, the United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, Japan, and the United States) and the Central Powers (led by Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire). It was mainly caused by the competition of the western countries over domain in Europe and in the rest of the world with their colonial empires. The war ended with the defeat of the Central Powers. The war also caused the Russian Revolution and the ensuing Russian Civil War.

1.1. World War I Middle East Theatre

Was the theatre of war in the Middle East during World War I.

1.1.1. Mesopotamian campaign

Was a military operation by the British Empire to conquer Ottoman-held Mesopotamia.

  • March 1918: An uprising began when Captain Marshall was murdered in the citadel of Najaf.
  • May 1918: Najaf is besieged by Great Britain.

Disestablishment

  • May 1918: Najaf is besieged by Great Britain.