Britain’s War in the Middle East Strategy and Diplomacy, 1936–42
Description
During the early years of the Second World War, Britain devoted immense resources to building military bases in Egypt and Palestine. The political stability of the two countries was of prime concern to avoid diverting troops away from fighting the external enemy to internal security tasks. The paradox of Britain's eventual victory was that it could not perpetuate its political authority. Demands for independence intensified in Egypt and among Palestinian Jewry, and led to postwar struggles.
Keywords
HistoryEuropeGreat BritainAsiaPolitical ScienceSecurity (National & International)ModernInternational RelationsDiplomacyTechnology & EngineeringMilitary Science
1999Book
Author(s)Martin Kolinsky
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan UK
ISBN9780333645239
LanguageEnglish
