[Homer_J_Simpson]

Short post to day. But the author index at the end of Homer’s profile is now updated with March 1941 articles, so you if you have extra time you can go there and browse for a while.

Notes Handed U.S. – 2
The International Situation – 3
The Texts of the Day’s Communiques on the War – 4-5

[Homer_J_Simpson]

http://www.onwar.com/chrono/1941/apr41/f01apr41.htm

Iraqi coup led by nationalist

Tuesday, April 1, 1941 www.onwar.com

In Iraq... A coup is led by the nationalist politician Rashid Ali and a group of officers calling themselves the “Golden Square.” They are opposed to the British presence in the country. The Regent Faisal escapes to Transjordan. By April 3rd, a new government has been installed. The British send troops from India and the Middle East to ensure access to the vital oil supplies.

In North Africa... The British withdraw from Mersa Brega, abandoning almost the only available defensive position before the open space of the Cyrenaica Plateau.

In East Africa... Asmara, the capital of Eritrea, is taken by the British forces led by General Platt.