3 May 1941

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Iraq

Churchill orders Wavell to sent troops to relieve the siege of Habbaniya. Habforce leaves Palestine for Iraq on 11 May

RAF attacks Iraqi Air Force bases

War in the Air

RAF bombs Hamburg, the first of five concerted attacks during the month

Eastern Africa

Start of the Battle of Amba Alagi (Ethiopia)


How to cite this article: Rickard, J (28 December 2007), 3 May 1941, http://www.historyofwar.org/secondworldwar/date/1941_05_03.html

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