Encyclopedia of the Persian Gulf War - Hardcover

Grossman, Mark

9780874366846: Encyclopedia of the Persian Gulf War

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0874366844 ISBN 13: 9780874366846

Publisher: ABC-CLIO, 1995

The Gulf War is chronicled and explained in this comprehensive encyclopedia that describes the historical background and reasons for the war, the key players, major weapons systems and tactics, and the results of the conflict. * Includes a detailed chronology of the conflict and its aftermath * Extensively illustrated and cross referenced * Includes reprints of important documents and transcripts

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Review:

"Highly recommended for every library." - Choice "The Encyclopedia excels in cataloging and describing the weapons used in the war. Provides depth and detail, making it the source to check first." - Rettig on Reference (Gale.com) "His assimilation of factual information relating to the Persian Gulf conflict is awe-inspiring. A fantastic research tool." - VOYA "Full of appendixes, nicely packaged, and easy to use, this valuable reference source is recommended for all libraries." - Library Journal

From the Publisher:

The Persian Gulf War was one of the most important and far reaching military conflicts of the late twentieth century. This valuable reference book explains why the war occurred, whoo the palyers were, what types of weapon were used and how the war concluded.

Other topics include the role of the United nations and the international coalition headed by the United States. Extensively illustrated and cross-referenced, this work is further enhanced by a detailed chronology of the conflict and its aftermath and by reprints of important documents and transcripts.

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