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(Subject: Post World War II - Gulf, Middle East, Afghanistan) The story of Flight Lieutenants John Peters and John Nichols, the crew of an RAF Tornado that was shot down during the first Gulf War. With Vivid descriptions of their training, combat missions, shooting down, capture, torture and display to the world on television. (Published: 1992) (Publisher: Book Club… Read more about this item

(Subject: Post World War II - Gulf, Middle East, Afghanistan) Creased card covers, text unmarked. Ben Brown was in Riyadh for most of the Gulf War, and in Kuwait City when it was liberated. David Shukman was monitoring the air and ground war from London. Here they talk to key participants - pilots, Iraqi and British soldiers, American generals… Read more about this item

(Subject: Post World War II - Gulf, Middle East, Afghanistan) From the Arab-Israeli War of 1948 to the Ethiopian Wars in the 1970s. Includes the campaign in Oman and Dhofar, the Yemeni Civil War as well as the other Arab-Israeli Wars. There is a substantial section on the Arab States' Armies and their weapons. (Published: 1979) (Publisher: Book Club… Read more about this item

(Subject: Post World War II - Gulf, Middle East, Afghanistan) Produced in cooperation with The Press Association, this is a photo-history covering Operation Desert Shield, Operation Desert Storm and Operation Desert Sabre - the 1991 Gulf War. Appendices cover The Gulf Crisis Coalition Forces Order of Battle, and Main Financial Contributors. (Published: 1992) (Publisher: Robert Hale Ltd) (ISBN: 0709047649)… Read more about this item

(Subject: Post World War II - Gulf, Middle East, Afghanistan) The author draws on the testimonies of the 700 soldiers of the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment to capture in vivid detail the average soldier's day-to-day experience of war. Embroiled in a conflict often too dangerous for reporters to cover, these soldiers, many without any previous experience of warfare,… Read more about this item

(Subject: Post World War II - Gulf, Middle East, Afghanistan) Black boards no dustjacket. Good. The author was the Saudi General in command of Joint Forces in the Gulf War. This is his account of the war as well as his military career in the Saudi forces. His is a detailed account of the problems that were faced by… Read more about this item

(Subject: Post World War II - Gulf, Middle East, Afghanistan) The official history of the US Army in the 1990 Gulf War. The background of the post Vietnam Army, now the Army of Desert Storm with the new methods, training, organization and equipment and the emergency deployment followed by the re-enforcement for the offensive. Other chapters look at the… Read more about this item

(Subject: Post World War II - Gulf, Middle East, Afghanistan) Subtitled 'With the I Marine Expeditionary Force in desert Shield and Desert Storm', this monograph written by the US Marine Command historian, describes USMC combat operations of the Marine Expeditionary Force in the Persian Gulf conflict from 8 August, 1990 to 16 April, 1991. (Published: 1993) (Publisher: US Marine… Read more about this item

(Subject: Post World War II - Gulf, Middle East, Afghanistan) During the 8 years of the Iraqi/Iranian Gulf war, the two countries spent a total of $350 billion on a conflict which brought neither anywhere near fulfilling their war aims. When the ceasefire took effect on 20th August, 1988 the two opposing armies were back to almost the same… Read more about this item

(Subject: Post World War II - Gulf, Middle East, Afghanistan) The story of the SAS patrol infiltrated behind enemy lines during the Gulf War. Their mission was to sever the underground communication link between Baghdad and north-west Iraq, and to seek and destroy Scud missiles. This is the gripping, true story of their initial evasion and subsequent capture and… Read more about this item

(Subject: Post World War II - Gulf, Middle East, Afghanistan) A cross-section of the British press reportage from the first Gulf War, the Operation codenamed Desert Storm to liberate Kuwait following the Iraqi invasion in 1990. This book includes pieces by John Simpson, Robert Fisk, Brent Sadler, Max Hastings, John Pilger, Bernard Levin, Richard Dowden and Martin Woollacott. (Published:… Read more about this item

(Subject: Post World War II - Gulf, Middle East, Afghanistan) In a timely and eye-opening book, Rodric Braithwaite examines the Russian experience during the Soviet war in Afghanistan. Basing his account on Russian sources and interviews, he shows the war through the eyes of the Russians themselves; politicians, officers, soldiers, advisers, journalists, the women who served there, and the… Read more about this item

(Subject: Post World War II - Gulf, Middle East, Afghanistan) Ryan was a member of the SAS Patrol, "Bravo Two Zero" that operated in Iraq in January 1991. He was the only one of the eight man patrol to escape capture. The patrol was compromised deep behind enemy lines and a fierce fire-fight followed. The eight men were left… Read more about this item

(Subject: Post World War II - Gulf, Middle East, Afghanistan) The author was the British Ambassador to Saudi Arabia before, during and after the first Gulf War. From his unique position he tells of the background to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, it's impact, the arrival of allied forces and the move to war. A revealing account of what… Read more about this item

(Subject: Post World War II - Gulf, Middle East, Afghanistan) A collection of articles by contributors from the world of academia and journalism. They look at the changing status of Palestinian areas, the consequences of the occupation and Subjugation versus Liberation. (Published: 1984) (Publisher: Zed Books Ltd) (ISBN: 0862323622) (Pagination: 467pp,maps, tables.) (Condition: Slight fading on spine ow Good)… Read more about this item

(Subject: Post World War II - Gulf, Middle East, Afghanistan) The 1991 Gulf War, from first night to the final day, providing vivid accounts of bombing runs and White House strategy sessions, firefights and bitter interservice conflicts. Stealth bombers, "Smart" weaponry, nightime tank battles in the desert – all made the conflict unique. For the first time we learn… Read more about this item

(Subject: Post World War II - Gulf, Middle East, Afghanistan) Simpson examines the period leading to the first Gulf War, the war itself and the immediate aftermath. He describes the increasing tyranny of Saddam's regime in the years that followed the war, the weapons programme and why the UN inspectors were allowed back in. He also explains why the… Read more about this item

(Subject: Post World War II - Gulf, Middle East, Afghanistan) On August 2nd, 1990 the world woke up to the news that Iraq had invaded Kuwait. This book tells the story of that invasion and the events which unfolded over the next 7 months ending in the rout of the Iraqi Army. When the Iraqis retreated and hostilities were… Read more about this item

(Subject: Post World War II - Gulf, Middle East, Afghanistan) Originally published by the Frunze Military Academy as a text on combat against guerrilla forces during the Soviet campaign in Afghanistan. Includes details of 49 actions against guerilla bands, offensives in populated areas and mountains, tactical air assaults, defence and outpost security, convoy escort and ambushes. A fascinating collection… Read more about this item

(Subject: Post World War II - Gulf, Middle East, Afghanistan) In this critical study of the war the author analyses the Iraqi invasion, the Allied defensive measures and build-up, and provides an analysis of the Coalition and the contribution of the various nations involved. Additionally he looks at the US military reforms, Intelligence assessments, the chemical threat, and the… Read more about this item