The History of Middle East Wars

. From dust jacket flap: The Middle East Wars have been remarkable for the evidence they have given of the progress of military technology and the test ground they have provided for the weapons of the superpowers. The actions in this and all the other conflicts are excitingly described by Westwood, who discusses the development of the various armed forces involved and assesses the effectiveness of their organization and weaponry. The current state of unrest in the Middle East (up to 2002) and the terrible repercussions it continues to have around the world serve to emphasize the topicality and importance of this fascinating book