Bonus - 20th Century Iraq and the Rise of Ba'athism, Ep. 2 w/ Brandon Wolf-Hunnicutt (Preview)
American Prestige
The Strategic Importance of Oil in World War II and Its Aftermath
This chapter examines the critical role of oil during World War II, particularly in relation to Iraq and British interests. It discusses the geopolitical landscape shaped by the Great Depression, capped oil production, and the transition of power from British to American hegemony in the post-war era.
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