can Iraq be saved?

[solipsismMatrix]

By the time, as Axis, I am able to operate air units to Iraq, two british corp are next to bagdad, kill the garrison and occupy it. No chance at all - or is there?

Thoughts? Is it even desirable to try, historically?

[Ason]

Do you mean to try to conquer Iraq as Axis? I took it without any major problems, basically used the afrika korps and kept the italians in cairo for defense.

[BillRunacre]

Saving Iraq from the Allies is difficult, and should generally only be attempted if the Allies are weak in the Middle East, i.e. close to collapse.

From the 1939 Storm over Europe Strategy Guide:

The Allied Invasion of Iraq
If following the Iraqi Revolt there are 2 Allied units adjacent to Baghdad, then the Iraqi army has a:
25% chance per turn of surrendering if Germany sent assistance to the Iraqis.
75% chance per turn of surrendering if Germany didn't send any assistance.
See DE 624 for further details.

[solipsismMatrix]

ORIGINAL: Bill Runacre

Saving Iraq from the Allies is difficult, and should generally only be attempted if the Allies are weak in the Middle East, i.e. close to collapse.

From the 1939 Storm over Europe Strategy Guide:

The Allied Invasion of Iraq
If following the Iraqi Revolt there are 2 Allied units adjacent to Baghdad, then the Iraqi army has a:
25% chance per turn of surrendering if Germany sent assistance to the Iraqis.
75% chance per turn of surrendering if Germany didn't send any assistance.
See DE 624 for further details.

Thanks - that makes it clear. I'll take it back after looking after Syria.