Iran at War 1500-1988: a review

Book Review: Iran at War 1500-1988

Iran at War 1500-1988: a review

When you read Farroukh’s historical account through the ages, pay particular attention to battles fought in what is now Iraq and Afghanistan to gain a sense of the complexity of military operations in both regions. The book continues with the Zand Dynasty (1750-1794) founded by one of Nader Shah’s generals. Of note, Nader Shah became so paranoid at the end of his reign that he blinded his own elder son and left no real heir, you will notice this problem among a few Safavid rulers. Under the Qajar Dynasty (1794-1925), the book discusses how Persia adapted to the twentieth century, World War I, you will note the influence of Germans in the modernization of the Persian military, and more importantly to undermine British and French control from within their colonies and possessions. The book discusses the modernization of the Iranian Armed Forces under Shah Reza Pahlavi, the P...

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