History's Greatest Battles
Where the course of history has been decided on the battlefield. These are the battles that made us -- a detailed, entertaining, and tangent-free program about history's greatest battles. In this podcast we journey through the constancy of human conflict, where the fates of nations and the course of global history have been decided on the battlefield. This podcast delves into our world-history's most significant and seminal battles, exploring not just the events themselves but their profound impact on the world we live in today. Each episode is meticulously crafted by ardent and dedicated history fans with a passion for military history and an appreciation for the art of storytelling. Join us as we unravel the strategies, heroics, and consequences that have shaped civilizations and forged the destiny of entire continents.
History's Greatest Battles
The Siege of Basra, 1982-87. Chemical Warfare. Nerve Gas. A Million Casualties.
The fighting around Basra was the bloodiest of the Iran-Iraq War, grinding through thousands of lives as both sides hurled everything they had into the struggle. It was here that Iraq unleashed chemical weapons on a massive scale, forcing the world to take notice... not out of moral outrage, but out of the cold realization that modern warfare had crossed another line.
Basra. July 13, 1982 - February 27, 1987.
Iraqi Forces: ~ 285,000 Soldiers.
Iranian Forces: Unknown, but Hundreds of Thousands.
Additional Reading and Episode Research:
- Wagner, A.R. The Lessons of Modern War.
- Yengst, William. The Iran-Iraq War: The Siege of Basra.
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