Author: Ian Rutledge
Publisher: Saqi
ISBN: 0863567673
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 457
Book Description
In 1920 an Arab revolt came perilously close to inflicting a shattering defeat upon the British Empire's forces occupying Iraq after the Great War. A huge peasant army besieged British garrisons and bombarded them with captured artillery. British columns and armoured trains were ambushed and destroyed, and gunboats were captured or sunk. Britain's quest for oil was one of the principal reasons for its continuing occupation of Iraq. However, with around 131,000 Arabs in arms at the height of the conflict, the British were very nearly driven out. Only a massive infusion of Indian troops prevented a humiliating rout. Enemy on the Euphrates is the definitive account of the most serious armed uprising against British rule in the twentieth century. Bringing central players such as Winston Churchill, T. E. Lawrence and Gertrude Bell vividly to life, Ian Rutledge's masterful account is a powerful reminder of how Britain's imperial objectives sowed the seeds of Iraq's tragic history.
Enemy on the Euphrates
Author: Ian Rutledge
Publisher: Saqi
ISBN: 0863567673
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 457
Book Description
In 1920 an Arab revolt came perilously close to inflicting a shattering defeat upon the British Empire's forces occupying Iraq after the Great War. A huge peasant army besieged British garrisons and bombarded them with captured artillery. British columns and armoured trains were ambushed and destroyed, and gunboats were captured or sunk. Britain's quest for oil was one of the principal reasons for its continuing occupation of Iraq. However, with around 131,000 Arabs in arms at the height of the conflict, the British were very nearly driven out. Only a massive infusion of Indian troops prevented a humiliating rout. Enemy on the Euphrates is the definitive account of the most serious armed uprising against British rule in the twentieth century. Bringing central players such as Winston Churchill, T. E. Lawrence and Gertrude Bell vividly to life, Ian Rutledge's masterful account is a powerful reminder of how Britain's imperial objectives sowed the seeds of Iraq's tragic history.
Publisher: Saqi
ISBN: 0863567673
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 457
Book Description
In 1920 an Arab revolt came perilously close to inflicting a shattering defeat upon the British Empire's forces occupying Iraq after the Great War. A huge peasant army besieged British garrisons and bombarded them with captured artillery. British columns and armoured trains were ambushed and destroyed, and gunboats were captured or sunk. Britain's quest for oil was one of the principal reasons for its continuing occupation of Iraq. However, with around 131,000 Arabs in arms at the height of the conflict, the British were very nearly driven out. Only a massive infusion of Indian troops prevented a humiliating rout. Enemy on the Euphrates is the definitive account of the most serious armed uprising against British rule in the twentieth century. Bringing central players such as Winston Churchill, T. E. Lawrence and Gertrude Bell vividly to life, Ian Rutledge's masterful account is a powerful reminder of how Britain's imperial objectives sowed the seeds of Iraq's tragic history.
A Brief Outline of the Campaign in Mesopotamia, 1914-1918
Author: Roger Evans
Publisher:
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Category : World War, 1914-1918
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : World War, 1914-1918
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
Naval and Military Despatches Relating to Operations in the War ...
Author: Great Britain. Admiralty
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Category : World War, 1914-1918
Languages : en
Pages : 898
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Category : World War, 1914-1918
Languages : en
Pages : 898
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The History of the Warres of the Emperor Justinian ... Written in Greek by Procopius ... and Englished by H. Holcroft, Knight
Author: Procopius
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 316
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 316
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The Campaign in Mesopotamia 1914-1918
Author: Frederick James Moberly
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Category : World War, 1914-1918
Languages : en
Pages : 424
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Category : World War, 1914-1918
Languages : en
Pages : 424
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With The 1st Marine Division In Iraq, 2003
Author: Groen Michael S.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 035919768X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 438
Book Description
With the 1st Marine Division in Iraq, 2003: No Greater Friend, No Worse Enemy"The events chronicled here capture the story of the Marines of the "Blue Diamond" as they prepared for war, conquered and army, and liberated a nation. From across America and beyond, they chose the demanding path, to become Marines. These Marines marched in the ranks of this national treasure that we call the 1st Marine Division. And, at a time when timid souls or cynical pundits grew loudest, these men shouldered their weapons and moved without hesitation against the enemy. Our victory was not inevitable. It was the courage, unselfishness, and skill of the young men of Blue Diamond to whom we owe our victory."
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 035919768X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 438
Book Description
With the 1st Marine Division in Iraq, 2003: No Greater Friend, No Worse Enemy"The events chronicled here capture the story of the Marines of the "Blue Diamond" as they prepared for war, conquered and army, and liberated a nation. From across America and beyond, they chose the demanding path, to become Marines. These Marines marched in the ranks of this national treasure that we call the 1st Marine Division. And, at a time when timid souls or cynical pundits grew loudest, these men shouldered their weapons and moved without hesitation against the enemy. Our victory was not inevitable. It was the courage, unselfishness, and skill of the young men of Blue Diamond to whom we owe our victory."
The Brigade: A History, Its Organization and Employment in the US Army
Author:
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1428910220
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 251
Book Description
This work provides an organizational history of the maneuver brigade and case studies of its employment throughout the various wars. Apart from the text, the appendices at the end of the work provide a ready reference to all brigade organizations used in the Army since 1917 and the history of the brigade colors.
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1428910220
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 251
Book Description
This work provides an organizational history of the maneuver brigade and case studies of its employment throughout the various wars. Apart from the text, the appendices at the end of the work provide a ready reference to all brigade organizations used in the Army since 1917 and the history of the brigade colors.
The Historical Records of the 34th (Prince Albert Victor's Own) Poona Horse
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Category : India
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : India
Languages : en
Pages : 186
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Journal of the American Asiatic Association
Author:
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Category : Asia
Languages : en
Pages : 1134
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Category : Asia
Languages : en
Pages : 1134
Book Description
The New York Times Current History
Author:
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Category : Europe
Languages : en
Pages : 660
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Europe
Languages : en
Pages : 660
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