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Chemical-Biological Defense

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This is an outstanding "after action report" of the Gulf War. But perhaps more importantly, Chemical-Biological Defense is also a very cogent and unsparing analysis of U.S. chemical and biological warfare defense. Mr. Mauroni makes an excellent case for beefing up our Chemical Corps, and integrating more fully realistic CB defense doctrine. Describing the kind of materiel and training available before the outbreak of hostilities in 1990-1991, Mauroni provides us with a complete picture of U.S. CB defensive posture--then and now. Neither a Cassandra nor Pollyannish, Mauroni blends the right amount of detailed information and narrative to present his highly-informed analysis. From this very important book, we learn how fortunate the United States military was in not having been attacked with Iraqi CB weapons--and how critical it is to be much better prepared for unconventional warfare in future conflicts.

Important information and history on how the US Military prepared for Desert Shield/Storm, the biggest post WWII Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear operation in its history. "Chem-Bio Defense" provides insights on how the US military had allowed Chem/bio readiness to slip and the herculean efforts it took to regain readiness in both equipment and training. The book is instructive for CBRN professionals on the need to ensure constant readiness, but casual readers should be warned that the book is best appreciated by those that are already engaged in this field.