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A selection of the photographs taken by Mike Moore as official photographer for the Ministry of Defence during the Gulf War. He went into the land war with the Desert Rats and some of the photographs will be familiar to the reader as they were used in British newspapers.
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A selection of the photographs taken by Mike Moore as official photographer for the Ministry of Defence during the Gulf War. He went into the land war with the Desert Rats and some of the photographs will be familiar to the reader as they were used in British newspapers.
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Desert War: A Unique Photographic Record of the Desert Rats at War
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A selection of the photographs taken by Mike Moore as official photographer for the Ministry of Defence during the Gulf War. He went into the land war with the Desert Rats and some of the photographs will be familiar to the reader as they were used in British newspapers. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR004016154
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Paperback. Condition: Used. In the illustrious year of 1991, when mullets were still fashionable and people believed that shoulder pads could fix anything, Mike Moore graced the literary landscape with his audacious and utterly riveting work, "Desert War." This book, published by the ever-reliable Penguin (who, despite the name, are not actually found waddling in the desert), is guaranteed to be a kaleidoscope of chaos and camaraderie, as it attempts to navigate the dry, sun-bleached terrain of military conflict with the same finesse one might display while flipping a pancake. But, dear reader, do not be misled; this is not just a book about warfare; it is a jigsaw puzzle crafted from a rather uninspired collection of sand and angst. Prepare yourself for a literary escapade that likely involves elements of confusion akin to deciphering a map drawn by an intoxicated cartographer. The title alone conjures images of gritty soldiers bravely trudging through the unforgiving sands of a desert, possibly while debating the merits of instant coffee versus the traditional brew. Will our intrepid heroes find victory? Or will they simply become increasingly parched while pondering the existence of sand in their shoes? Who knows! Moore?s approach to storytelling could be best described as a perplexing blend of post-it notes plastered onto an old military manual, with the occasional biscuit recipe tossed in for good measure. If you think you?re gearing up for a traditional war narrative filled with heroism and noble sacrifices, think again! Here, you might find a hodgepodge of military jargon that could rival the confusion of assembling flat-pack furniture without instructions. Expect to encounter characters who may or may not be caricatures of the actual historical figures, muddled by Moore?s unique style of storytelling, which we might generously call ?stream of consciousness, if the stream were mostly sand.? As you flip through the pages of this literary rollercoaster, keep an eye out for the following memorable elements that are bound to leave you scratching your head: Unexpected levity amidst the chaos, like a soldier in a tutu. Descriptive language that may or may not require a thesaurus to comprehend. Footnotes that could double as existential musings. Endless banter about military rations, which might just make you reconsider ever eating a tin of beans again. More plot twists than a pretzel factory. Condition: Used, which is to say, this book has lived a full life of its own, possibly having been read under questionable circumstances?such as during a covert operation to avoid boredom or while waiting indefinitely for a bus in the middle of nowhere. The pages may exhibit signs of wear, which could include dog-eared corners, mysterious stains resembling a cocktail of coffee and regret, and the occasional ink smudge that appears to be an unintentional homage to creative expression. The cover might be slightly battered, giving it the charm of a seasoned veteran who has seen things, but you?ll find it commendably intact, serving as an enigmatic window into the mind of Mike Moore. In the end, "Desert War" serves as a reminder that storytelling can sometimes resemble a desert?arid, expansive, and occasionally bewildering. If you?re looking for a read that raises more questions than answers, or perhaps just want to experience a slice of the bizarre from the early ?90s, then look no further! This book may not be the battlefield epic you imagined, but at least it?s here, waiting for an unsuspecting reader to take it off the shelf. It?s being sold by Crappy Old Books, where literature meets nostalgia and questionable choices are always celebrated. THIS BOOK BEARS THE CRAPPY OLD BOOKS STAMP. IF THAT IS UNDESIRABLE PLEASE DO NOT BUY THIS. THE STAMP MARKS WHICH IS USUALLY TO THE FRONT AND BACK INNER PAGES SAYS SOLD BY CRAPPY OLD BOOKS WITH WEB SITE URL. IT IN NO WAY DEMINISHED FROM THE READING. IF YOU WANT A PRISTINE BOOK, PLEASE FIND ANOTHER BOOK IN BETTER CONDITION SOMEWH. Seller Inventory # 2673
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DESERT WAR - A Unique Photographic Record of the Desert Rats at War
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ISBN 10: 0140165134
ISBN 13: 9780140165135
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1st Ed. 90 PP with colour photos. Pictorial card cover. Near fine. 29 x 23. With the 4th Armoured Brigade, to liberate Kuwait. Seller Inventory # 38795