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Yates, Athol,

The Evolution of the Armed Forces of the United Arab Emirates / Modern Military History Series. Athol Yates. - paperback 2020. - England: Helion and Company Limited, 2020. - xviii, 380 pages : illustrations (black and white), maps (black and white) ; 23 cm. - Modern military history ; no. 6. .

"While today the military of the United Arab Emirates is described admiringly as a 'little Sparta', just 60 years ago the only security forces in the Emirates were the armed retainers of the Ruling Sheikhs and a small British-led, locally-raised Arab force. Using a combination of investment in its nationals, engagement of expatriates and the purchase of cutting edge military hardware, the UAE Armed Forces has become the Arab region's most capable military. In the last decade, it has also gained considered experience through its military operations which have been undertaken in Afghanistan, Libya, Iraq, Syria and Yemen."

ISBN: 9781912866007

Nat. Bib. No.: GBB9F2482 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 019532549 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Armed Forces.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
United Arab Emirates.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
History.

LC Class. No.: UA853 .U5 / Y31 2020

Dewey Class. No.: 355.0095357