Series
Modern Warfare: Wars in the Middle East
Documentary
Long a hotbed of strife and unrest, the Middle East is the epicenter of some of the world's bloodiest and most sustained conflicts. Includes: 'Six Day War', 'The Iran-Iraq War', 'The Gulf War' and more!
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Seasons & episodes
1The Iran-Iraq War16 Jul 2015 · 36mIraqi troops stormed Iran in 1980, expecting an easy victory. The Iranians rallied however, using, their much-larger population, and were able to push the invaders out.
2The Lebanon War16 Jul 2015 · 31mIn 1982, the Lebanon-based Palestinian Liberation Organization began infiltrating Israeli borders with attacks that brought swift and powerful reprisals. Massive artillery and mortar attacks were traded across the border.
3The Persian Gulf War (Pt. 1)16 Jul 2015 · 30mIraq's 1990 invasion of Kuwait resulted in more than one million troops facing off against each other in the desert of the Persian Gulf. The Allied Coalition's air war, known as Operation Desert Storm, involved the most sophisticated technological weaponry available.
4The Persian Gulf War (Pt. 2)16 Jul 2015 · 31mIraq's 1990 invasion of Kuwait resulted in more than one million troops facing off against each other in the desert of the Persian Gulf. The Allied Coalition's air war, known as Operation Desert Storm, involved the most sophisticated technological weaponry available.
5The Six Day War - Third Arab Israeli War16 Jul 2015 · 35mArab nations united in antagonism with the goal of wiping Israel off the map during the 6 Day War. In one of the largest battles in the history of armored warfare, Israel devastatingly demonstrated its military might.
6The Yom Kippur War16 Jul 2015 · 36mYom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar. Israeli troops came under surprise attack by Syrian and Egyptian forces, ten times greater than their own. This time, they learned to respect the courage and abilities of the Arab armies, engaging in the biggest and bitterest tank battles since the Second World War.
7Terrorism16 Jul 2015 · 36mThe very nature of terrorism has changed. Suicide Bombings, hijackings, violent attacks, and the taking of hostages have become the standard.
Details
- Created by
- Chris Sheridan
- First aired
- 16 Jul 2015
- Last aired
- 16 Jul 2015
- Status
- Returning Series
- Language
- English
- Episodes
- 7
Cast
- DDesmond HamillSelf - Reporter
- TTerry LloydSelf - Reporter
