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Jihad 1914-1916

The Turkish Ottoman Empire proved a formidable foe, as the Allies found to their cost at Gallipoli and in the Middle East... How the Ottoman Empire became a major force on the German side, tying up Entente troops across the Middle East and forcing the British into a humiliating defeat at Kut, south of Baghdad. Many Turks saw the war as an opportunity to win back lost lands and hoped it would be the first step toward establishing a new empire. Also examined is the impact of the call for a jihad against the Allies, issued from a Constantinople mosque in November 1914.

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  • Originally Aired October 11, 2003
  • Runtime 50 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network Channel 4
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Name Type Role
Hew Strachan Writer
Emma Wallace Director