| War in the Persian Gulf Reference Library: Biographies Contributor(s): Hillstrom, Laurie Collier (Editor), Carnagie, Julie (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0787665649 ISBN-13: 9780787665647 Publisher: UXL OUR PRICE: $109.89 Product Type: Hardcover Published: July 2004 Annotation: Triggered by its invasion of Kuwait, Iraq was pitted against a 32-nation coalition of forces commanded by Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf, whose air attacks led the way for a ground war that met with success in less than four days. Although the coalition was victorious, Saddam Hussein held on as president of Iraq. "War in the Persian Gulf: Biographies"offers approximately 25 biographies of major and less prominent figures. Included are 120 black-and-white illustrations with approximately 20 maps; chronology; sidebars; words to know; research and activity ideas; further reading; subject index; and more. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - Persian Gulf War (1991) - Biography & Autobiography | Military |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2004005308 |
| Series: U-X-L War in the Persian Gulf Reference Library |
| Physical Information: 1.23" H x 7.22" W x 9.52" (2.06 lbs) 320 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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.War in the Persian Gulf: 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. |