Gulf War, 1990-91

AvWilliam Thomas Allison

Inbunden, Engelska, 2012

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In August 1990, Saddam Hussein's Iraqi forces boldly invaded and occupied neighboring Kuwait. It was a move that shocked the world and threatened the interests of those countries, such as the USA and the nations of Europe, dependent on oil from the Middle East. The ensuing Gulf War signaled, for many, a new dawn in warfare: one based upon lethal technology, low casualties, and quick decisive victory.Incorporating the latest scholarship, William Thomas Allison provides a concise overview of the origins, key events and legacy of the first Gulf War, as well as the major issues and debates. Allison also examines the relevance of this war to other twentieth-century conflicts and the ongoing situation in the region.

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Utgivningsdatum:2012-08-29
Mått:138 x 216 x 16 mm
Vikt:413 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Twentieth Century Wars
Antal sidor:224
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN:9780230202641

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WILLIAM THOMAS ALLISON is professor of Military History at Georgia Southern University, USA.

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'This book is highly suitable for undergraduates seeking a tidy, impartial overview of an overlooked war. Recommended reading.' - Choice 'William Allison has written a concise, highly readable account of the 1991 Gulf War. Students of History and International Affairs will especially welcome its thorough exploration of the reasons behind the conflict and President George H.W. Bush's building of the impressive international coalition that drove the Iraqi army from Kuwait.' - Professor Spencer Tucker, Virginia Military Institute, USA

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List of FiguresPrefaceInventing the Middle East and IraqRepublican Iraq and the Rise of Saddam HusseinThe Iraqi Invasion of KuwaitBuilding Desert ShieldMoving to the OffensiveInstant ThunderThe Ground WarAftermath and LegaciesNotesChronologyGlossarySelect BibliographyIndex.