TUSKERS: An Armor Battalion in the Gulf War [Hardcover]

David S. Pierson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2000

The U.S. used its armored might with devastating effect during the Gulf War with Iraq. Dave Pierson takes the reader through the build up to battle and the intensity of the fighting including having to destroy one of their own M1 tanks.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 231 pages
• Publisher: Darlington Productions (January 1, 2000)
• ISBN-10: 0964879352
• ISBN-13: 978-0964879355
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,074,532 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dave Pierson is a retired Army officer who served in both infantry and military intelligence assignments. He served as the intelligence officer for 4-64 Armor, the "Tuskers", during the Gulf War. He continues to work for the US Army as an instructor at the US Army Command and Staff College and has written several award winning articles in military periodicals.

Customer Reviews

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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tuskers, an important vantage point, April 24, 2000

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Bill Gameros (Dallas, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: TUSKERS: An Armor Battalion in the Gulf War (Hardcover)

I had the privilege of being a scout platoon leader during the Gulf war. Most people share a common memory of the Gulf War -- press briefings and dramatic footage of "smart bombs." The author shares his perspective as a staff officer and soldier (and family man) serving in 4-64 Armor, one of two battalions in the 24th Infantry Division to receive the Valorous Unit Award. If you want to know what the orchestrated carnage of the "Hail Mary" maneuvering 24th Infantry Division sounded like away from the press room and at the task force level, this is a must read book. Ask any ground war Gulf veteran. If they saw any action, they all talk about "the smell." Pierson gets it right. Tuskers is a story is worth telling and a worthy read at that.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Victory Unleased", January 31, 2002

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William Payton (Ft. Stewart, Georgia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: TUSKERS: An Armor Battalion in the Gulf War (Hardcover)

A truly captivating account of one of the finest Tank battalions in the world. I served with 4/64 Armor as a Air defender from 1/5 ADA. I rode along side LTC Craddock 50-100 mtrs to his right rear flank. This book provides a great opportunity to regain memories lost. A honest an impartial look at modern warfare. Things done right as well as wrong by a Armor Bn are honestly portrayed for both civilian and military readers in a language easy to understand. A must get product.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read book for Gulf War veterans and Civilians alike.., August 13, 2001

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Scott A. McConaghie (Centreville, VA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: TUSKERS: An Armor Battalion in the Gulf War (Hardcover)

This book gives a unique perspective on what it was like to be part of an armored task force during the Persian Gulf War.

I was apart of the 4-64 "Tusker" task force as a member of the attached engineer company, A Co, 5th Engineer BN out of Fort Leonard Wood, MO. David Pierson captures all of the details and emotions of the months that we spent sitting and waiting during Desert Shield, as well as the fast-paced and chaotic environment of the battles that we fought. Reading this book brought back a lot of memories, as I was apart of most of the battles described within.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to know more about the Gulf War and the soldiers who fought in it.