Marines In Gulf And Afghanistan: Oil And Empires

Examine the history of the region, its repeated conquest, and the bloody wars that have been fought to control it. The 20th century saw European powers consolidate their grip on the area only to eventually cede control, while over the last 50 years the world's rising need for oil has drawn the US ever deeper into the affairs of the region. Episodes include: "Flash Points", "Reap What You Sow", "Building A Shield" and "The Storm Breaks".