World history/WHME102/World War One/Colonial warfare

Reading

Read the below articles, which provide an introduction to various colonial fronts of the war. You may also choose to learn more about individual battles by clicking on the related links. As you read, consider the following questions:

• How did the colonial fronts impact upon the course of World War One?

• How were military decisions influenced by politics?

Michael Duffy, 'Battles - The Gallipoli Front', 22 August 2009.

Michael Duffy, 'Battles - The Palestine Front', 22 August 2009.

Michael Duffy, 'Battles - The Mesopotamian Front', 22 August 2009.

Michael Duffy, 'Battles - The African Wars', 22 August 2009.

Michael Duffy, 'Battles - The Far East', 22 August 2009.