The Battle of Nalos was a significant engagement during the Kurdish-Iranian Conflict of 1947. In this battle, the Peshmerga forces effectively utilized their artillery, resulting in heavy casualties for the Iranian forces.Notably, Colonel Kalashi, the Iranian regiment commander, was among those killed. The Peshmerga also achieved success in capturing numerous Iranian soldiers, marking a notable victory in their resistance efforts.[1][2][3][4]
| Battle of Nalos (1947) | |||||||
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| Part of Kurdish separatism in Iran, Kurdish-Iranian Conflict of 1947 | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Peshmerga Forces |
.svg){kind=small} Imperial State of Iran | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| GEN. Mustafa Barzani |
COL. Kalashi † LT. GEN. Nader Jahanbani (POW) | ||||||
| Units involved | |||||||
| Peshmerga |
 Imperial Iranian Army Imperial Iranian Air Force | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| Unknown | Unknown | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Unknown | 50 Killed | ||||||
Ambush of Iranian Military
editIn another significant engagement, the Peshmerga ambushed an Iranian military column. This ambush resulted in the deaths of fifty Iranian soldiers and the capture of Iranian Lieutenant Nader Jahanbani,[1][3] who was the son of General Amanullah Jahanbani. This success further underscored the Peshmerga's tactical capabilities and their ability to execute effective surprise attacks.[1][2]
Strategic Withdrawal
editDespite these victories, the continuous assaults by Iranian forces took a toll on the Peshmerga. Realizing the unsustainable nature of their situation, Mustafa Barzani decided to withdraw his forces. In a strategic move, Barzani led his men across the border into Iraqi Kurdistan, ensuring their survival and ability to regroup for future resistance.[1]
Significance
editThese events highlight the Peshmerga's determination and strategic ingenuity during a critical period of resistance against Iranian military efforts. Their actions during this period are emblematic of the broader Kurdish struggle for autonomy and resistance against external domination.[1]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e f Willing to Face Death: A History of Kurdish Military Forces — the Peshmerga — from the Ottoman Empire to Present-Day Iraq.
- ^ a b The Kurdish Peshmarga Force 1943-1975 (PDF).
- ^ a b Willing to Face Death: A History of Kurdish Military Forces - the Peshmerga - From the Ottoman Empire to Present-Day Iraq (PDF).
- ^ "Kurdish Republic of Mahabad".