Challenge the United States: The Inside Story of the Iraqi Military: The Inside Story of the Iraqi Military

Author: Gao Qin
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Publish Date: 2002-07-01
Features: After the United States achieved victory in the anti-terrorism war, it listed Iraq as one of the "Axis of Evil" countries and prepared to take military action against Iraq, ready to repeat its success in the Afghanistan theater. On June 1, 2002, U.S. President Bush first mentioned the concept of preemptive strikes against terrorism during the West Point graduation ceremony, while not naming any specific country, he criticized the "tyrants" who possessed weapons of mass destruction and declared, "The only path to safety is through action, and America will take action." Public opinion generally believed that Bush's remarks were aimed at Iraq. The storm clouds were gathering. Freshly emerged from the bloodshed of the Iran-Iraq War and the Gulf War, Iraq would face the U.S. "Tomahawk" strikes from the sky. Iraq is an important country in the Middle East and one that has attracted global attention, not only due to its abundant oil resources but also because of the wars that have taken place on its soil. This book introduces the structure, weaponry, recruitment and training, operational strategies, and performance of the Iraqi military in the Iran-Iraq War and the Gulf War. It also traces the origins and development of U.S.-Iraq relations, while providing insights into the future direction of their relationship. The book is richly illustrated and highly readable.