The book "60 Years of the September Revolution (1961-1975)" is a compelling historical account of the events leading up to and during the September Revolution in Balakaity. This book is the 9th in the series and is organized into three parts and an appendix.
The first part of the book offers a brief history of Balakaity before 1961 and the outbreak of the September Revolution. It delves into the origin of the name Balak and the geographical location of the region. Additionally, it covers the naming of the region and the tribe as Balak, as well as the administrative aspects and the tribal composition of the region. Moreover, it delves into the role and attitude of the people of Balakayety in the events and developments in the region during the First World War (1914-1918) and the British rule. It also discusses the return of the Turks to the region and their participation in the Iraqi government. Lastly, the first part addresses the participation of the people of the Balakaya region in the Kurdish revolutions after the First World War (1961).
The second part of the book describes the early events of the revolution in Balakaity and its liberation, becoming the leadership base of the September Revolution. This section explains the period between some Kurdish tribes and the Iraqi government, the uprising of the people of the region at the beginning of the September Revolution, and the attitude of the army and mercenaries after the failure of the uprising in 1962. It also covers the liberation of Balakaity in 1962 and the most important military movements to liberate the region. This part of the book also delves into the presence of the region as the leadership base of the September Revolution and the most important reasons that led to the selection of the region. Lastly, it addresses the political, military, and service bases of the revolution in the Balakayety region.
The third part of the book deals with the position of Balakaity and the role of its people in the revolution and the effects of the revolution on the region. It consists of five topics that deal with the political, military, and economic position between the years (1961-1975). The role of the people of Balakayety in terms of welcoming and assisting the Peshmerga, the situation of civilians during the revolution, and the impact of the revolution on the region are all covered in this part of the book.
Overall, this book is a significant contribution to the historical account of the September Revolution in Balakaity. It offers a comprehensive and in-depth perspective on the events leading up to the revolution and the impact it had on the region. The appendix of the book offers additional resources and information for readers interested in further exploring this topic.
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