Persian Gulf War Revised Edition Contributor(s): Carlisle, Rodney P. (Author), Bowman, John S. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0816081921 ISBN-13: 9780816081929 Publisher: Chelsea House Publications OUR PRICE: $44.55 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: September 2010 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | Military - Persian Gulf War (1991) - History | Middle East - General - History | United States - General |
Dewey: 956.704 |
LCCN: 2009030844 |
Series: America at War (Chelsea House) |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.6" W x 9.2" (1.10 lbs) 160 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Middle East |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The Persian Gulf War was the first war that the United States was officially involved in as a combatant after the Vietnam War. It was a war in which many new technological, strategic, political, and economic elements came together for the first time, making the war a particularly unique experience for American soldiers and those at home. The colorful Persian Gulf War, Revised Edition is a complete reference for students, teachers, war historians, war history enthusiasts, and anyone interested in modern U.S. history. Engaging sidebars, suggestions for further research, and an informative chapter about the new military tactics and weapons involved rounds out this new edition. |