Mediterranean and Middle East theatre of World War II
WEBCoordinates: 35°N 18°E. The Mediterranean and Middle East Theatre was a major theatre of operations during the Second World War. The vast size of the Mediterranean and Middle East theatre saw interconnected naval, land, and air campaigns fought for control of the Mediterranean, North Africa, the Horn of Africa, the Middle East and Southern Europe.
The Middle East in 1939 - Le Monde diplomatique
WEBThe Middle East in 1939. On the eve of the Second World War, most of the Middle East was still administered by the mandatory or protecting colonial powers of Britain, France and Italy. Turkey and Iran were independent.
Map of the Middle East in 1914: Early 20th Century History - TimeMaps
WEBExplore the map of the Middle East in 1914, on the eve of the First World War and the decline of the Ottoman Empire. Learn about the European, Arab and Persian influences, the Suez canal, the oil discovery and the Jewish migration in the region.
10 The Middle East during World War II - Oxford Academic
WEBMay 22, 2023 · This chapter examines the impact of World War II on Egypt, Iraq, Iran, and Turkey, focusing on political, economic, and social change. It also discusses the role of the Middle East Center, raw materials, oil, and the Palestinian question.
Fighting World War II in the Middle East - Warfare History Network
WEBLearn how the Middle East became a battleground for Axis and Allied forces during World War II. Explore the conflicts in Iraq, Palestine, Syria, and Persia, and the role of the Grand Mufti, the Golden Square, and the Haganah.
Category : Maps of World War II in the Middle East - Wikimedia
WEBMedia in category "Maps of World War II in the Middle East" The following 26 files are in this category, out of 26 total.
A century on: Why Arabs resent Sykes-Picot - Al Jazeera
WEBThe borders of the Middle East were drawn during World War I by a Briton, Mark Sykes, and a Frenchman, Francois Picot. The two diplomats' pencils divided the map of one of the most...
Map of Europe and the Middle East, 1939 to 1942 - fsmitha.com
WEBEurope and the Middle East, 1939 to 1942. Map of World War II to Germany's farthest conquest in 1942, shaded politically and hotspots listing events numbered chronologically.
World War II in the Mediterranean and Middle East
WEBJun 30, 2014 · A comprehensive overview of the complex and extensive military campaign in the Mediterranean and Middle East during World War II. Covers the roles of Britain, Italy, Germany, and the United States, as well as …
WEBLearn about the Allied campaigns in the Middle East and North Africa during World War II, from the Italian invasion of Greece and Crete to the defeat of the Axis forces in Libya and Tunisia. Explore the overview, the Balkans and Greek islands campaign, and the East Africa campaign.