1 janv. 1914 - – Kuwait, which is part of the Ottoman province of Basra, is declared a protectorate by Britain, with the aim of blocking a potential Ottoman challenge and a planned German-sponsored railway through the region, which might pose a threat to British interests in the area and in India.
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
1 janv. 1914
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 111 ans