The Iran-Iraq War |
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| Author:
| Willett, Edward |
| Series title: | War and Conflict in the Middle East Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8239-4547-4 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2003 |
| Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $37.13 |
Book Description:
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In 1979, the Ayatollah Khomeini of Iran called for a holy war against all Muslim nations not ruled by Islamic law. Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein saw this as a threat and attacked Iran in 1980. The two countries fought for the next eight years, leaving countless dead and eventually facilitating a cease-fire that resulted in a military tie. This book examines important battles, international involvement, and the affect of Middle East oil on the world.
In 1979, the Ayatollah Khomeini of Iran called for a holy war against all Muslim nations not ruled by Islamic law. Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein saw this as a threat and attacked Iran in 1980. The two countries fought for the next eight years, leaving countless dead and eventually facilitating a cease-fire that resulted in a military tie. This book examines important battles, international involvement, and the affect of Middle East oil on the world.