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Episode 1

A hundred years ago, World War I saw Britain, France and Russia locked in combat with Germany, Austro-Hungary and the Ottomans. As the war in Europe fought itself almost to a standstill, Britain cast a strategic eye towards key areas of the Ottoman Empire. Should the allies be victorious, it would be important to claim the most strategically valuable territory - Greater Syria and Mesopotamia - particularly in relation to the French.

English
  • Originally Aired August 23, 2016
  • Runtime 50 minutes
  • Created December 23, 2024 by
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  • Modified December 23, 2024 by
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