Rebuilding Southern Iraq: Britain’s Ultimate Failure – Talk by Tim Kidwell OBE (Midsummer Malvern)

Colourful painting by Kate Wrigglesworth depicting the Priory, building in Great Malvern and Elgar statue.
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In 2003, after the second Gulf War, the Allies sought to rebuild Iraq. The British army (with the Italians and Japanese), in the south, was initially welcomed by the population. However, as it became clear that the Allies were unable to restore the essential infrastructure services, that welcome waned and security became more of an issue, forcing the eventual British withdrawal. This talk will explore what happened and why.

Tickets: £10 plus booking fee – in aid of SSAFA – available online at Ticketsource

Image © Kate Wrigglesworth

Saturday 28 June 2025

7:00pm

Christ Church

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Christ Church

Avenue Road

Malvern

WR14 3BG

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