Persian Gulf War Almanac

The NBC military analyst during the Gulf War presents a reference like those he has produced on the Korean and Vietnam Wars. The encyclopedia of names, events, weapons, and other aspects is supported by a history of the Persian Gulf since antiquity, and a chronology of the war and events immediately preceding and following. Indexed by armament as well as by subject. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

An overview of the 1991 and 2003 U.S.-led wars against Iraq, from Iraq's 1990 invasion of Kuwait through the fall of Baghdad to U.S. forces in 2003.

The Persian Gulf War was the first conflict after Vietnam in which the united states become officially involved as a combatant. It was a war in which many new technological, strategic, political, and economic elements came together for the first time, making the war a unique experience both for U.S. soldiers and those civilians at home. Persian Gulf War Revised Edition is a great reference for students teachers military historians war history enthusiast and anyone interested in modern U.S. history Chelsea House is proud to announce the updating and revision of its critically acclaimed America At War series. Features of this revised edition include the addition of color images and maps throughout, as well as extra sidebars and a new chapter weapons and tactics used in the conduct of each war Book jacket. John S. Bowman received a B.A in English literature from Harvard University and matriculated at Trinity college, Cambridge University, as Harvard's Fiske Scholar, as well as at the University of Munich. In addition to editing the chronology of wars in the America at war set he is the general edition for the other 13 volumes. He has worked as an editor for almost 50 years and as a freelance writer for almost as long. Bowman has edited some 20 words on wars and military history and another 15 on general history. Among the other projects he has edited are facts about America's War, World Almanac of the Vietnam War, The Civil war Almanac and Almanac of American History. Book jacket.

This book combines the indexes to the almanac, biographies, and primary sources volumes of the War in the Persian Gulf Reference Library.

Triggered by its invasion of Kuwait, Iraq was pitted against a 32-nation coalition of forces commanded by Gen. NormanSchwarzkopf, whose air attacks led the way for a ground war thatmet with success in less than four days. Although the coalitionwas victorious, Saddam Hussein held on as president of Iraq.Almanac and Primary Sources coversthe pre-war events; Operation DesertShield, the U.S. effort to prevent anIraqi invasion of Saudi Arabia; andOperation Desert Storm, the conflictthat ended in the Iraqi defeat andthe liberation of Kuwait. Biographiesoffers approximately 25 biographiesof major and less prominent figures.Included are 120 black-and-whiteillustrations with approximately20 maps; chronology; sidebars;words to know; research and activity ideas;further reading; subject index; and more. For table of contents, sample pages or other volume specific information see the entry for the Almanac, Biographies or Primary Sources.

Packed with enlightening and entertaining facts, this widely-acclaimed, user-friendly almanac offers complete coverage of the Gulf War and its aftermath, accounts of the upheaval in the U.S.S.R., U.S. Foreign Policy, environmental issues, business and economy, science and technology, sports, trivia, and much more. Maps, charts, color sidebars. Expanded index.

Between January 17 and February 28, 1991, an international military coalition sanctioned by the United Nations and led by the United States defeated a large, well-equipped Iraqi army and forced it to withdraw from occupied Kuwait. The first major military action after the end of the Cold War, the Persian Gulf War is seen as the precursor of a new military doctrine; ground troops from 19 countries around the globe participated in the operation. This is a comprehensive reference work to the people, places, events, weapons, operations, and other matters in the Persian Gulf War. A chronology is also provided, covering the major events from 1958 through 1991 that led to the rise of Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein, his invasion of Kuwait, and the rousting of Iraqi forces from that country.

Ideal for high school and college-level readers as well as students attending military academies and general audiences, this encyclopedia covers the details of the Persian Gulf War as well as the long-term consequences and historical lessons learned from this important 20th-century conflict. This encyclopedia provides a rich historical account of the Persian Gulf War, examining the conflict from a holistic perspective that addresses the details of the military operations as well as the social, political, economic, and cultural aspects of the war. The alphabetically arranged entries chart the events of the war, provide cross references and sources for additional study, and identify the most important individuals and groups associated with the conflict. In addition, it includes primary source documents that will provide readers with valuable insights and foster their critical thinking and historical reasoning skills. The Persian Gulf War served as the first live-combat test of much of the United States' then-new high-tech weaponry. The war also held many lessons about the play of national interests, the process of coalition building, the need for effective communication and coordination, and the role of individuals in shaping history. This book addresses all key battles, the nations involved, strategies employed by both sides, weapon systems used, the role of the media, the role played by women, and environmental and medical issues associated with the conflict.