To deal with the growing importance of the Middle East, the British create a new department called the Arab Bureau.
5-11: Gallipoli And Stalemate
The British landing at Gallipoli goes from bad to worse.
5-10: Gallipoli and Istanbul
The British expect an easy victory on Gallipoli. But the Ottomans are not done fighting.
5-9: Sir Mark Sykes And Arabia
With Britain advancing on the Dardanelles, Russia is concerned they’ll lose their claim to Istanbul. Meanwhile, a young British politician […]
5-8: The British And The Dardanelles
The British and other European powers are locked in a stalemate on the western front. The British are looking for a way to break through.
5-7: Sarakamish And Suez
The Young Turks are ruining the Ottoman Empire both at home and on the battlefield.
5-6: India And Mecca
Sharif Hussein ibn Ali has his hands full. He has to outmaneuver several adversaries including the Young Turks, Arab nationalists, and the growing threat to the east under Abdul Aziz ibn Saud.
5-5: Sharif Hussein And Arab Nationalism
The British are looking for Muslim allies to help them fight against the Ottomans. Some prominent Arabs within the Empire are alienated by the nationalism of the Young Turks.
5-4: Lord Kitchener And Britain
Lord Kitchener is the British Secretary of War, but he’d much rather be in Egypt. He and his British counterparts in the Middle East believe they understand their Arab and Muslim subjects. This false assumption starts Kitchener on a dark path.
5-3: The Ottomans And Germany
Most of the Ottoman government opposes getting involved in the European war. But there are three members of the Young Turks, known as the “The Three Pashas” are intent on driving the Empire into the war.