Late 20th Century Local War Reference

Author: Ma Ping
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book includes the Falklands War, Israel's invasion of Lebanon, the U.S. invasion of Grenada, the U.S. invasion of Panama, the U.S. air raid on Libya, the Gulf War, the Kosovo War, and other conflicts.
Falklands War: "Great Britain has once again become great!" It is more like carrying a burden than a victory.
"Dominance's Fury": In 8 days of combat, 19 people were injured, and the U.S. successfully completed a practical test of "Reaganism."
Canal Dispute: In 15 hours of intense strikes, the Americans achieved their "just cause," while the Panamanians left their shelters.
Sidra: The moved unseen, swooping in with three "surgical" strikes, allowing Gaddafi to escape death.
Desert Fox: The U.S. locked down Iraq's arsenal with 70 hours of continuous strikes, turning the Iraq issue into a dead end.
Desert Storm: The U.S. fought a "half-world war" against the "ideal enemy," and Iraq's "night-strike capability" helped the U.S. win.
North-South War: "Asymmetric warfare" unfolded in Kosovo, and "non-contact" strikes caused suffering for the South Alliance's military and civilians.