"Though women had been involved in war efforts in every conflict in American history, more women participated in the Gulf War than in any war before it. When the Gulf War began in 1990, women in the military were still not allowed to fight on the front lines, in positions that directly engaged the enemy, but the roles they held still proved challenging and dangerous. This . . . book tells the stories of the women who fought bravely in the air, on land, at sea, and in enemy camps as prisoners of war, as well as honors those who gave their lives for their country"--Provided by publisher.
a Marine's chronicle of the Gulf War and other battles
Swofford, Anthony
The author, a U.S. Marine, recounts his disturbing experiences in the 1991 Gulf War, and reflects upon the emotional damage he suffered and the nature of both the American military, and war itself.
An illustrated introduction to the Gulf War of 1991 that discusses the reasons for the war, the weapons used, the public's response, significant people and milestones, and the lasting effects.
Discusses how the countries around the world banded together to force the Iraqis out of Kuwait and what strategies were used by General Norman Schwarzkopf and the UN Coalition forces.
Author Dan Hampton, a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot, describes his time flying F-16 fighter jets, "Vipers," in over 150 combat missions. Discusses his training, missions, fellow pilots, and time in the Iraq War, Kosovo conflict, and first Gulf War.
from Operation Desert Storm to Operation Iraqi Freedom
Hillstrom, Laurie Collier
Presents biographies of thirty men and women who participated in or were affected by the U.S.-led wars in Iraq, including Operation Desert Storm in 1991, presided over by U.S. President George Bush, and Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003, initiated by Bush's son, George W.
Examines the history of the Gulf War of 1991, discussing the origins of the conflict, the strategies of opposing forces, the technology that characterized the fighting, and the consequences of the battle.
For forty-two days in 1991, eleven-year-old Ali Fadhil and his family struggle to survive as Basra, Iraq, is bombed by the United States and its allies.
