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Modern Warfare: Wars in the Middle East

Modern Warfare: Wars in the Middle East

2015•Documentary
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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!

Chris Sheridan · Writer

StatusReturning Series
LanguageEN
First Air DateJul 16, 2015

Episodes

Episode 1 - The Iran-Iraq WarE136m

The Iran-Iraq War

Iraqi 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.

Jul 16, 2015

Episode 2 - The Lebanon WarE231m

The Lebanon War

In 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.

Jul 16, 2015

Episode 3 - The Persian Gulf War (Pt. 1)E330m

The Persian Gulf War (Pt. 1)

Iraq'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.

Jul 16, 2015

Episode 4 - The Persian Gulf War (Pt. 2)E431m

The Persian Gulf War (Pt. 2)

Iraq'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.

Jul 16, 2015

Episode 5 - The Six Day War - Third Arab Israeli WarE535m

The Six Day War - Third Arab Israeli War

Arab 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.

Jul 16, 2015

Episode 6 - The Yom Kippur WarE636m

The Yom Kippur War

Yom 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.

Jul 16, 2015

Episode 7 - TerrorismE736m

Terrorism

The very nature of terrorism has changed. Suicide Bombings, hijackings, violent attacks, and the taking of hostages have become the standard.

Jul 16, 2015

Actors

Desmond Hamill

Self - Reporter

Terry Lloyd

Self - Reporter

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