Iran-Iraq War
- Episode aired Apr 22, 2003
- 37m
In 1980 Iraqi mechanized forces using blitzkrieg style tactics, less air power, invaded an unprepared Iran. How Iran managed to mobilize and gain the upper hand is explained. The events lead... Read allIn 1980 Iraqi mechanized forces using blitzkrieg style tactics, less air power, invaded an unprepared Iran. How Iran managed to mobilize and gain the upper hand is explained. The events leading up to and continuing in the War of the Cities and finally the Tanker War that motivate... Read allIn 1980 Iraqi mechanized forces using blitzkrieg style tactics, less air power, invaded an unprepared Iran. How Iran managed to mobilize and gain the upper hand is explained. The events leading up to and continuing in the War of the Cities and finally the Tanker War that motivated the world's super powers to intervene and eventually end the war are described. Finally,... Read all