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Old 09-11-2014, 05:59 AM   #81
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I'm now reading ...... 'The Berlin Baghdad Express' Sean McMeekin.
This is quite an interesting book. The title is a little misleading because whilst the Berlin Baghdad express (rail line) is explored in the beginning chapters the book is in chronological order (of course!) which means that the German and Turkish alliance to enter the war and fight is a good part of the book.

I haven't finished, I'm only 200 pages in (because I've got lots of other stuff going on) but this is a very interesting read if you've never read on the German/Ottoman alliance or war theatre.

The intrigues with the various Arab tribes, the payments of great sums of gold, monies, arms and ammunition was quite substantial from both the Germans and the English in order to engage the locals into the fight.

I recommend this book.
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