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(Subject: Post World War II - Gulf, Middle East, Afghanistan) In a timely and eye-opening book, Rodric Braithwaite examines the Russian experience during the Soviet war in Afghanistan. Basing his account on Russian sources and interviews, he shows the war through the eyes of the Russians themselves; politicians, officers, soldiers, advisers, journalists, the women who served there, and the women of Afghanistan. (Published: 2012) (Publisher: Profile Books) (ISBN: 9781846680625) (Pagination: 417pp, numerous illustrations, maps) (Condition: New in card cover) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Post World War II - Gulf, Middle East, Afghanistan) Creased card covers, text unmarked. Ben Brown was in Riyadh for most of the Gulf War, and in Kuwait City when it was liberated. David Shukman was monitoring the air and ground war from London. Here they talk to key participants - pilots, Iraqi and British soldiers, American generals - to analyze the causes and conduct of the war and the Kurdish crisis that followed it. They look, too, at the "secret war" played out by human and satellite intelligence and Britain's SAS, and at disinformation - were the Allies led to overestimate the prowess of the Republican Guard and the number of its troops in Kuwait? (Published: 1991) (Publisher: BBC Publications) (ISBN: 9780563363040) (Pagination: 250pp, illustrations) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Post World War II - Gulf, Middle East, Afghanistan) The author was the British Ambassador to Saudi Arabia before, during and after the first Gulf War. From his unique position he tells of the background to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, it's impact, the arrival of allied forces and the move to war. A revealing account of what was happening behind the scenes, dealing with the military, the Saudis, the Americans and, not least, British Government ministers. (Published: 1996) (Publisher: Brassey's) (ISBN: 1857531485) (Pagination: xxii + 426pp, 34 b/w illustrations) (Condition: Very good in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Post World War II - Gulf, Middle East, Afghanistan) From the Arab-Israeli War of 1948 to the Ethiopian Wars in the 1970s. Includes the campaign in Oman and Dhofar, the Yemeni Civil War as well as the other Arab-Israeli Wars. There is a substantial section on the Arab States' Armies and their weapons. (Published: 1979) (Publisher: Book Club Associates) (Pagination: 168pp, 20 col & 82 b/w photos, 48 maps) (Condition: Good in worn dw) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Post World War II - Gulf, Middle East, Afghanistan) During a series of explosive operations in Iraq, Private Johnson Beharry carried out two acts of outstanding heroism, saving the lives of thirty men. In the second action, a rocket-propelled grenade exploded inches from his head, yet he managed to drive out of the ambush before collapsing. Nobody thought he would survive. Amazingly, he did pull through, becoming the first living recipient of the Victoria Cross for nearly forty years. From a childhood of grinding poverty in Grenada to his remarkable road to recovery, this is his incredible story. (Published: 2007) (Publisher: Sphere Books) (ISBN: 9780751538793) (Pagination: 434pp, 35 colour photos) (Condition: New in card cover) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Post World War II - Gulf, Middle East, Afghanistan) Originally published by the Frunze Military Academy as a text on combat against guerrilla forces during the Soviet campaign in Afghanistan. Includes details of 49 actions against guerilla bands, offensives in populated areas and mountains, tactical air assaults, defence and outpost security, convoy escort and ambushes. A fascinating collection of small unit action narratives written by the participants. (Published: 1996) (Publisher: Nat. Defense Univ. Press) (Pagination: 223pp maps) (Condition: Good in edgeworn card covers) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Post World War II - Gulf, Middle East, Afghanistan) The story of the SAS patrol infiltrated behind enemy lines during the Gulf War. Their mission was to sever the underground communication link between Baghdad and north-west Iraq, and to seek and destroy Scud missiles. This is the gripping, true story of their initial evasion and subsequent capture and torture (Published: 1993) (Publisher: Bantam Press) (ISBN: 059303421X) (Pagination: 374pp, maps, sketches, colour photos, glossary) (Condition: Page edges browning. Very good in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Post World War II - Gulf, Middle East, Afghanistan) The 1991 Gulf War, from first night to the final day, providing vivid accounts of bombing runs and White House strategy sessions, firefights and bitter interservice conflicts. Stealth bombers, "Smart" weaponry, nightime tank battles in the desert – all made the conflict unique. For the first time we learn of the widespread use of amphetamines by US pilots, the secret decision to launch Tomahawk missiles across Iran, and the clandestine deployment of Delta Force and the SAS for Scud hunting. (Published: 1993) (Publisher: Harper Collins) (ISBN: 0002554984) (Pagination: 576pp illustrations.) (Condition: Near fine in dw) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Post World War II - Gulf, Middle East, Afghanistan) Black boards no dustjacket. Good. The author was the Saudi General in command of Joint Forces in the Gulf War. This is his account of the war as well as his military career in the Saudi forces. His is a detailed account of the problems that were faced by the coalition forces, how they were overcome, the fighting, the Iraqi collapse, and the liberation of Kuwait. (Published: 1995) (Publisher: Harper Collins) (ISBN: 000255612X) (Pagination: 492pp, col & b/w photos, maps & charts, index.) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Post World War II - Gulf, Middle East, Afghanistan) A cross-section of the British press reportage from the first Gulf War, the Operation codenamed Desert Storm to liberate Kuwait following the Iraqi invasion in 1990. This book includes pieces by John Simpson, Robert Fisk, Brent Sadler, Max Hastings, John Pilger, Bernard Levin, Richard Dowden and Martin Woollacott. (Published: 1991) (Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing) (ISBN: 0747510539) (Pagination: 371pp) (Condition: Good in card covers) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Post World War II - Gulf, Middle East, Afghanistan) The author draws on the testimonies of the 700 soldiers of the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment to capture in vivid detail the average soldier's day-to-day experience of war. Embroiled in a conflict often too dangerous for reporters to cover, these soldiers, many without any previous experience of warfare, have kept ongoing records of the drudgery, anxiety and horror involved in fighting a violent and increasingly unpopular war in Iraq against a ruthless and resourceful enemy. All have risked their lives, and many have died. (Published: 2006) (Publisher: Harper Press) (ISBN: 9780007212842) (Pagination: 385pp maps, illustrations) (Condition: Very good. d/w slightly edgecreased.) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Post World War II - Gulf, Middle East, Afghanistan) Desert Storm 1990-91. A defence correspondent's Gulf War . A study on the War in Kuwait and Iraq. How and why the Allied victory was so swift and so complete. (Published: 1992) (Publisher: Brassey's) (ISBN: 0080417922) (Pagination: 252pp, ills, maps, appendices, index) (Condition: near fine in dw) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Post World War II - Gulf, Middle East, Afghanistan) Written shortly after the conclusion of the 1991 Gulf War this book is subtitled 'Military Success! Political Failure?' The author, Colubmbia University Emeritus Professor Roger Hilsman, maintains that the war was brought on not by a clash of national interests, but by the intense personal rivalry between the two main protagonists. Did the President manipulate the press and news from the region, ignore military and diplomatic advice, and engage in a "headlong rush to war"? (Published: 1992) (Publisher: Presidio Press) (ISBN: 0891414703) (Pagination: 273pp, maps) (Condition: Mint in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Post World War II - Gulf, Middle East, Afghanistan) The war between the armed forces of Iraq and Iran lasted from September, 1980 to August, 1988. It was commonly referred to as the Persian Gulf War until the Iraq-Kuwait conflict of (1990–91), and for a while thereafter as the First Gulf War. This is a study of the impact of the War, Egyptian and Pakistan involvement, Iraqi military policy and Iran's defence policy. (Published: 1985) (Publisher: National Defense Univ.) (Pagination: xvi + 193pp, 5 maps, 6 tables & figs.) (Condition: vg) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Post World War II - Gulf, Middle East, Afghanistan) On August 2nd, 1990 the world woke up to the news that Iraq had invaded Kuwait. This book tells the story of that invasion and the events which unfolded over the next 7 months ending in the rout of the Iraqi Army. When the Iraqis retreated and hostilities were suspended they left the oilfields on fire, over 5000 Iraqi soldiers taken prisoner, and 28000 Kuwaiti nationals missing. The campaign was one of the first modern wars to have been covered in moment by moment detail by the world's media. (Published: 1991) (Publisher: Book Club Associates) (Pagination: Large Format. ) (Condition: Fading on spine of Dust jacket. Over 150 photographs. Good) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Post World War II - Gulf, Middle East, Afghanistan) Produced in cooperation with The Press Association, this is a photo-history covering Operation Desert Shield, Operation Desert Storm and Operation Desert Sabre - the 1991 Gulf War. Appendices cover The Gulf Crisis Coalition Forces Order of Battle, and Main Financial Contributors. (Published: 1992) (Publisher: Robert Hale Ltd) (ISBN: 0709047649) (Pagination: 144pp illustrations) (Condition: Good in black boards, no d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Post World War II - Gulf, Middle East, Afghanistan) During the 8 years of the Iraqi/Iranian Gulf war, the two countries spent a total of $350 billion on a conflict which brought neither anywhere near fulfilling their war aims. When the ceasefire took effect on 20th August, 1988 the two opposing armies were back to almost the same positions they occupied before the invasion of Iran by Iraq in 1980, but during that time hundreds of thousands of fighters and civilians had been injured and killed. (Published: 1989) (Publisher: Methuen) (ISBN: 0413613704) (Pagination: 309pp, photos, maps.) (Condition: very good in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Post World War II - Gulf, Middle East, Afghanistan) In Mogadishu, Somalia in the Autumn of 1993, the author's Blackhawk helicopter was shot down. He was quickly surrounded by Somali insurgents and taken captive. The brutal treatment he underwent was obvious to the world as he appeared on live television and read prepared statements at the behest of his captors. This story was first described in Mark Bowden's bestseller and film, Blackhawk Down. (Published: 2003) (Publisher: Bantam Press) (ISBN: 0593051874) (Pagination: 361pp ills) (Condition: large paperback. vg in card covers) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Post World War II - Gulf, Middle East, Afghanistan) Italian Text. Emanuele Concas e partito per Nassiriya il 4 Dicembre 2003 per documentare la missione umanitaria 'Antica Babilonia' che il Governo ha affidato alle Forze Armate. Concas ha raccontato attraverso i suoi articoli e le sue immagini la tristezza di una citta fortemente provata dalla guerra e l'opera delle Forze Armate italiane, impegnate a restituire un'identita a questa regione. An account of the deployment of Italian armed forces during the 2003 Gulf War, to the ancient Iraqi city of Nassiriya, part of ancient Babylon. (Published: 2004) (Publisher: Whitelight) (ISBN: 889013500X) (Pagination: 126pp numerous colour photographs) (Condition: vg in slightly edge creased dw) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Post World War II - Gulf, Middle East, Afghanistan) A collection of articles by contributors from the world of academia and journalism. They look at the changing status of Palestinian areas, the consequences of the occupation and Subjugation versus Liberation. (Published: 1984) (Publisher: Zed Books Ltd) (ISBN: 0862323622) (Pagination: 467pp,maps, tables.) (Condition: Slight fading on spine ow Good) UL-XXXXXX