The Logistics and Politics of the British Campaigns in the Middle East, 1914-22
| Author | : Kristian Coates Ulrichsen |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 269 |
| Release | : 2010-10-14 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780230297609 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0230297609 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (609 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Logistics and Politics of the British Campaigns in the Middle East, 1914-22 by : Kristian Coates Ulrichsen
Download or read book The Logistics and Politics of the British Campaigns in the Middle East, 1914-22 written by Kristian Coates Ulrichsen and published by Springer. This book was released on 2010-10-14 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An examination of how the logistical demands of the British military campaigns in Palestine and Mesopotamia led to a more intrusive and authoritarian form of imperial control in 1917-18. This early example of Western military intervention in the Middle East provoked a localized backlash in 1919-20 whose effects continue to be felt today.