Faraway Thunder : A Journey through Army Life & the Gulf War [Paperback]

Carey Jones (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 30, 2002

"Faraway Thunder" is a common soldier's story. Intensely personal, it tells the story of modern army life and war in the Persian Gulf. From the recruiter's office to the battlefield, it is a journey into the thoughts and observations of one soldier as he sees and feels war, and the aftermath of war.

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"He is skillfull in his use of conversation ... In my opinion, Jones is a master of suspense." -- Gwen Haugen: News Record

About the Author

Carey Jones is a U.S. Army veteran. During his four years of service he was assigned to an armored tank unit; the 4th Battalion, 32nd Armored Regiment, better known as the "Red Lions". His unit was part of the 3rd Armored Division, which at that time was based in Frankfurt Germany. When Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait in August of 1990, 3rd Armored Division was called to duty in the Persian Gulf. Participating with General Fred Franks VII Corps in some of the heaviest action of the war, the 3rd Armored Division was largely responsible for destroying the Tawakalna Division of Hussein's Republican Guard in Iraq. Jones received the Southwest Asia Service ribbon with two bronze campaign stars, and the Army Commendation Medal for his work during the conflict.

Jones has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Colorado at Denver and currently resides in southeastern Minnesota.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Vista Publishing (October 30, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967261503
• ISBN-13: 978-0967261508
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,551,683 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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