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World War II: Following the coup d'état against Iraq Crown Prince 'Abd al-Ilah earlier that year, the United Kingdom launches the Anglo-Iraqi War to restore him to power.
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1939–1945 global conflict
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Abd al-Ilah
Regent and Crown Prince of Iraq (1913–1958)
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Anglo-Iraqi War
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