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Military formation and modernization of the Saudi armed forces (1920–1953)

Military formation and modernization of the Saudi armed forces (1920–1953)

  1. Ibn Saud begins organizing the Ikhwan movement

    Labels: Ibn Saud, Ikhwan, Hijrahs

  3. Battle of Turubah strengthens Ikhwan battlefield role

    Labels: Battle of, Ikhwan, Hashemites

  5. Jeddah and Medina surrender, consolidating the Hejaz

    Labels: Jeddah, Medina, Hejaz

  6. Ibn Saud proclaimed King of Hejaz

    Labels: Ibn Saud, King of, Najd

  7. Ikhwan revolt erupts over control and modernization

    Labels: Ikhwan Revolt, Ikhwan, Ibn Saud

  8. Treaty of Jeddah recognizes Saudi independence

    Labels: Treaty of, Britain, Ibn Saud

  9. Military Affairs Administration created to organize forces

    Labels: Military Affairs, Royal Order, Army Units

  10. Battle of Sabilla defeats rebellious Ikhwan forces

    Labels: Battle of, Ikhwan, Ibn Saud

  11. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia proclaimed and unified

    Labels: Kingdom of, Unification, Ibn Saud

  12. Defense Agency established to expand military organization

    Labels: Defense Agency, Seaports, Garrisons

  13. Ministry of Defense created, formalizing national command

    Labels: Ministry of, Defense and, Cabinet

  14. Air force reorganized as a modern service branch

    Labels: Air Force, Aviation Reorganization, 1950s

  15. U.S. Military Training Mission established in Saudi Arabia

    Labels: U S, USMTM, Saudi Armed