The Second World War in The Middle East
Overview
Brief references to North Africa Campaign
French Mandated territories of Syria and Lebanon come under Vichy control
Middle East divides between Allies and Axis
The Grand Mufti of Jerusalem
Anglo/Soviet War with Iran
Anglo-Iraqi War
Palestine: an uneasy peace of sorts
Where does this leave the region in 1945? A link to next week's lecture
Books not previously mentioned
The Poisoned Well Roger Hardy
England's Last War with France Colin Smith
Palestinians and Israelis Michael Scott-Baumann
The Israel-Palestine Conflict James Gelvin
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