Image: Indian soldiers stand next to a supply convoy en route to the Soviet Union

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Description: The British and Soviets invaded Iran in August 1941 to secure Persian oil fields and ensure supply lines for the Soviets fighting against Germany on the Eastern Front. The 'Persian Corridor' provides a massive flow of supplies (over five million tons) from the Allies to the USSR. Indian soldiers from the 8th and 10th Indian Infantry Divisions, 2nd Indian Armoured Brigade and 21st Indian Infantry Brigade took part in the invasion and subsequent occupation.
Title: Indian soldiers stand next to a supply convoy en route to the Soviet Union
Credit: https://collection.nam.ac.uk/detail.php?acc=1977-02-12-39
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