Middle Eastern Theatre

The Middle Eastern Theatre in World War I refers to the military campaigns and battles that took place in the Middle East, primarily between 1914 and 1918. Key players included the Ottoman Empire, which sided with the Central Powers, and the Allies, particularly Britain and France. Major events included the Arab Revolt, where Arab forces sought independence from Ottoman rule, and the Battle of Gallipoli, aimed at securing a sea route to Russia. This theatre significantly influenced the region's post-war borders and politics, laying the groundwork for many modern conflicts in the Middle East.