Gulf War: Desert Shield and Desert Storm, 1990-1991 (G.I. Series) - Softcover

Evans, Anthony

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1853675334 ISBN 13: 9781853675331

Publisher: Greenhill Books, 2006

Synopsis

A decade ago, the United States armed forces launched its largest offensive operation since the D-Day landings in World War II. The nature of the war was vastly changed; here was a purely desert environment, with sweltering heat during the day and bitter cold at night, making new demands on men and equipment. Indeed, the need for speed during the build-up in Saudi Arabia created shortages of many desert-specific items, resulting in the deployment of troups variously clad and equipped. Many weapons and items of equipment were seeing combat for the first time together with new and sophisticated electronics gear. In this book, G.I.s from all the branches of the US armed forces are illustrated together with the many specialist units that have grown in importance over the last few decades.

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About the Author

Anthony A. Evans has been involved in the production of military books for more than 30 years, especially in the field of weapons and military hardware. He was coauthor of "The Time-chart of Military History," and "The Time-chart History of the Civil War," and editor of "The Time-chart History of Aviation."

Edition details

• Publisher: Greenhill Books
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1853675334
• ISBN 13: 9781853675331
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 72