Middle Eastern theatre of World War I

The Middle Eastern theatre of World War I was the largest theatre of World War I and occurred from on October 29, 1914 to October 30, 1918. Battles were fought in the Middle East between the Allies (especially the British and the Russians) and the Central Powers (especially the Ottoman Empire) during had four main campaigns.

In the Sinai and Palestine Campaign, mainly British forces defeated the Ottoman Army. In the Mesopotamian Campaign, British forces, mainly the British Indian Army, also defeated the Ottoman Army. In the Caucasus Campaign, the Ottomans fought against the Russians and other forces but were defeated. In the Gallipoli Campaign, the Ottomans defeated mainly British forces, most of which were colonial. There were also minor campaigns in Arabia (especially the south and Aden) and in Iran.

A peace treaty, the Treaty of Sèvres, was signed on August 10, 1920. 

Category:History of the Middle East
Category:World War I