First light

Kegan Paul International

1994

xiv, 152 p.

071030494

A Brief Geographical and Historical Survey; 1. Bahrain, Islam and Foreign Invaders. A. From the Advent of Islam to the Portuguese Invasion. B. The Portuguese Invasion and its Lessons. C. British Role in the Gulf; 2. The Battle of Zubara and the Transformation of Bahrain. A. Bahrain in the Eighteenth Century. B. Zubara. C. Battle of Zubara. D. The Battle of Bahrain; 3. Independence. A. Building an Independent State. B. Preparations for General Military Service. C. First Steps. D. The Defence Force and its Arab Role During the Ramadan War of 1973. E. The Role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. F. First Five-Year Plan. G. Comprehensive Plan and the Creation of a Balanced Force. H. The Navy; 4. National Strategy for the Gulf Cooperation Council States. A. National Goals of GCC States. B. Dangers and Risk Factors Faced by GCC States. C. National Strategy of GCC States. D. The Concept of Military Strategy of the GCC States.

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