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From Shield to Storm: High-Tech Weapons, Military Strategy and Coalition Warfare in the Persian Gulf

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This book gives a thorough explanation of the troops and equipment used during the Persian Gulf War and the build up to the war. The authors dig to find the most accurate numbers. Also give expert analysis on the Iraqi army and coalition forces in terms of diplomacy and experience. Also good background on the history of the region. I give the book an A.

This book is a fantastic guide to the Gulf War and modern war in general. It describes things in a way that anyone can understand, but still teaches interesting and detailed information. The Gulf War was a perfect example of a by the book modern war. The allied coalition performed virtually perfectly to annihilate the Iraqi forces while sustaining very few casualties.

This book at times was boring, but it is kind of meant to be that way. It's a book on war gaming leading up to the liberation of Kuwait, the politics of how the first Bush administration heroicly gathered a large coalition, the tactics, and execution for victory! It is still worth the read even if your not into military weapons and technology.