persian gulf war, 1991

Examines how the production of oil resources have impacted the political, social, and economic development of the Saudi Arabian peninsula.

Annie Shaw dreams of flying taking a dramatic turn when, as an Air Force pilot, she is deployed to Saudi Arabia at the beginning of the Gulf War.

Presents a day-by-day chronology of records and information available to the public about Desert Shield/Desert Storm, focusing on the movements and activities of the principals involved in the military action.

Retired Colonel Douglas Macgregor details his leadership over the Cougar Squadron during Operation Desert Storm and the tank battle that took place in the open desert; and describes how, despite their efforts, failed generalship enabled Saddam Hussein's regime to survive, which lead to Operation Iraqi Freedom.

An illustrated guide to war machines used in 1991, during the Gulf War, examining the United States' main battle tank--M1 Abrams--and the Soviet-designed battle tank--T-72 Ural.