A Brief Geographical and Historical Survey The Military History of Bahrain in Modem Times 1 Bahrain, Islam and Foreign Invaders A
From the Advent of Islam to the Portuguese Invasion B
The Portuguese Invasion and its Lessons C
British Role in the Gulf 2 The Battle of Zubara and the Transformation of Bahrain A
Bahrain in the Eighteenth Century B
Zubara C
Battle of Zubara D
The Battle of Bahrain 3 Independence A
Building an Independent State B
Preparations for General Military Service C
First Steps D
The Defence Force and its Arab Role During the Ramadan War of 1973 E
The Role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia F
First Five
Year Plan G
Comprehensive Plan and the Creation of a Balanced Force H
The Navy 4 National Strategy for the Gulf Cooperation Council States Introduction A
National Goals of CCC States B
Dangers and Risk Factors Faced by CCC States C
National Strategy of CCC States D
The Concept of Military Strategy of the CCC States Summary, Conclusion
