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

Anthony Evans (Author)

Book Description

Series: G.I. Series | Publication Date: February 19, 2006

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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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."

Product Details

• Paperback: 72 pages
• Publisher: Greenhill Books; First edition (February 19, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1853675334
• ISBN-13: 978-1853675331
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #761,143 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This review is from: Gulf War: Desert Shield and Desert Storm, 1990-1991 (G.I. Series) (Paperback)

I should have loved this book but instead I found it wanting. I may not be an expert in everything Army but I do know Air Defense Artillery and in two spots the book has incorrect designations on photo captions, including one of air defenders from our sister unit, C Battery, 2nd Battalion, 1st ADA... NOT "21st ADA" as there is no such animal. Also, some of the info was not correct... Patriot at that time was one type of high-to-medium surface-to-air missile system which was more capable than HAWK but also more vulnerable (because it lacks a 360 degree surveillance capability). Both systems complimented each other. However, HAWK stood down during the Clinton administration with no replacement.

This book does have some good photos. However, given the mistakes I see already I don't think it does this series justice, which is a shame as I've always liked the G.I. books.