The Gulf War Through American Eyes

Author: (USA) Rodney P. Carley
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: The Gulf War was the first localized conflict after the Vietnam War in which the United States formally participated as a combatant. Under the banner of the anti-Iraq coalition, many countries with different political and social backgrounds united in the "Desert Shield" and "Desert Storm" operations. The United States played a key role in funding, organizing, establishing, and maintaining the anti-Iraq coalition. This book is a fascinating historical work that comprehensively analyzes the underlying reasons for the United States' involvement in regional affairs in the Middle East during the 1990s and explores how this war affected the policies and stances of various strata of American society toward foreign intervention. Equally important, the book guides readers to reflect on what war means in post-Cold War American society. To this end, it vividly describes a series of significant events that unfolded domestically and on the international political stage during each stage of the war. This book is part of the "America at War" series, which vividly presents major wars that have directly influenced the course of American history through illustrations and text. Each book in the series begins with a discussion of key events that played a critical role in the war, followed by an in-depth examination of the important objectives and strategies of the war, including innovations in weaponry and tactical methods. At the same time, the series showcases the personal lives of key commanders involved in the war while providing detailed descriptions of the experiences of frontline soldiers and ordinary civilians.