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The heroic role the Assyrian Levies played with the British in WWII

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Assyrian Levies regiment members. Credit: Assyrian levies

As we remember the Australian soldiers who died fighting alongside the British in WWI and other wars, we should not forget the Assyrian Levies, a British regiment in Iraq that played a significant role fighting Nazi Germany.


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By Ninos Emmauel

Presented by Ninos Emmanuel, Oliver Slewa

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As we remember the Australian soldiers who died fighting alongside the British in WWI and other wars, we should not forget the Assyrian Levies, a British regiment in Iraq that played a significant role fighting Nazi Germany.


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