In 1920, the colonial powers of the British Empire and France reverse course on their commitment to grant independence to the peoples of the Middle East. In a game to grab the oil fields of Arabia, Syria and Mesopotamia, and to control the Suez Canal they tighten their grip on the region, with far ranging consequences that will shape the world well into the 21st century. |
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Title: | 1920 Part 3: Carving Up the Middle East | |
Air Date: | July 28, 2018 | |
Runtime: | 20 min | |
Genres: | History War | |
RobotAllah : A24 before it was cool to A24. Great watch all around.