Shackle | Operations & Codenames of WWII

Operation Shackle

'Shackle' was the British cover designation of formations and units despatched from India to Iraq (April/May 1941).

Start date: 31 March 1941
End date: 30 April 1941

Scope: Minor
Nature: Land, Reinforcement/build-up
Status: Implemented

Iraq

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