The Gulf War of 1991
Essential Histories: War and Conflict in Modern Times
The Gulf War can be considered one of the most fascinating military campaigns in modern memory. With a new type of warfare marked by incredible speed and high technology, coalition forces were deployed to the Gulf Region to face a multitude of threats--from extreme temperatures to a formidable Iraqi occupation force.
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Series Review: Essential Histories: War and Conflict in Modern Times"Clearly written for a high school audience, the hooks provide an in-depth look at politics, battles, and strategies. Gulf War, for example, covers not only important individual battles, but also discusses why a full-scale invasion was not completed, and provides an understanding of how the events of that war led to the current invasion of Iraq. The texts offer civilian perspectives on the action as well as detailed insight into the motivations, events, and outcomes of the wars."
--Alana Abbott, James Blackstone Memorial Library, School Library Journal
