Some major battles were fought for control of the Middle East. It was here that ... was ruler of the Ottoman Empire for almost the entire duration of WW1. From the 14th Century to the 20th Century ...

For centuries the Egyptians had been part of the Turkish Empire, ruled by the fiercest warriors in the Middle East — the Mamelukes. Remarkable for their courage, pride, and cruelty, the ...

The 15-month conflict in the Middle East has caused a dramatic shift in the regional balance of power. Iran and Russia have been severely weakened as Israel has pounded Tehran’s proxies in the ...