American War Library - Life of an American Soldier in the Persian Gulf [Hardcover]

Geoffrey A. Campbell (Author)

Book Description

Series: American War Library | Publication Date: September 1, 2000

From the ingenuity and boredom of camp life to the sheer terror of battle, Life of an American Soldier in the Persian Gulf War chronicles the lives of ordinary men and women placed in the extraordinary struggles of war. This account provides a flesh and blood look at a high-tech war. (20010801)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 5 Up-A foreword explains why it is important to look at America as a country defined by the wars it chose to wage while an introduction seeks to explain why the United States chose to wage this particular war. Campbell has clearly done his research as evidenced by the numerous interviews (both personal and culled from sources) with veterans of the Persian Gulf War that enrich this history. The epilogue details what happened to many of those involved. Black-and-white photographs show men, women, and mat‚riel. More sophisticated students may find Steve A. Yetiv's The Persian Gulf Crisis (Greenwood, 1997) more valuable. However, Life will appeal to a wide range of ages; clear, concise, and user-friendly, it is tailor-made for reports but will still attract browsers.

Jane Halsall, McHenry Public Library District, IL

Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Review

"The text is supplemented by quotes from primary-source materials such as letters, diaries, and published accounts written by soldiers, nurses, and civilians."
-- School Library Journal (September 2001) (School Library Journal 20010601)

"A forward explains why it is important to look at America as a country defined by the wars it chose to wage while an introduction seeks to explain why the United States chose to wage this particular war. The epilogue details what happened to many of those involved. Black-and-white photographs show men, women, and materiel. (It) will appeal to a wide range of ages; clear, concise, and user-friendly, it is tailor-made for reports but will still attract browsers."
-- School Library Journal (August 2001) (School Library Journal 20010401)

"The chapters that follow deal with the trained but ill-informed soldiers, living conditions, dangers, uncontrolled behaviors, postwar personal problems, closure, and lessons learned. The texts are organized in double-column pages with detailed sidebars in tinted boxes. Many primary sources are quoted...volumes are liberally illustrated with good-quality, black-and-white captioned photos. Vocabulary is appropriate while at the same time describing the situation without softening the impact or tempering the language in the soldier's statements. These are definitely titles that should be considered for purchase."
-- School Library Journal (June 2001) (School Library Journal )

"An introduction presents a brief background history...The text is then divided into five chronological chapters...The epilogue concluded with a balanced discussion of the period. Well-captioned, black-and-white photos, supplement the main presentation. Documentation is thorough, with detailed notes. This informative presentation will be a good source for reports and for general interest."
-- School Library Journal (April 2001) (School Library Journal )

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Lucent Books; 1 edition (September 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560067136
• ISBN-13: 978-1560067139
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 8.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,691,844 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.