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A Woman at War

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Ms. Moore has provided a gripping account of her experiences as a reporter covering America's permier fighting force, the U.S. Marine Corps, during Desert Shield/Storm. She is the first woman reporter to have operated in such a capacity. Her accounts of wartime preparations and operations is insightful. Of particular significance is her chronological reporting of the command and staff planning actions by General Boomer and his staff. The personal narratives provided by the combat troops is fast-paced and gives great insight into the human side of the modern battlefield.

Not a bad account of the ground war - main reason I comment here is because I am the "young captain" and "young intelligence officer" and participated in the events as described on pages 233-235, 239-241, and 245-248. Stumbled across this book and was pleasantly surprised that a "ground level" view of the ground campaign was presented. Dave Dilegge

This book was recommended reading by someone who was there, and is mentioned indirectly (not by name) in the book.

I was told, if you really want to find out what it was like, go read this book! Quit asking me questions until you have read the book, then come talk to me! So I did.

My favorite part? When they talk about the troubles Molly Moore was having getting her dispatches sent out to her editor. It really brings home why "loose lips sink ships".

I am a sixteen year old junior at Abraxas high school and I needed to review a book such as this for my world history class. Enjoying this book was no problem. My father, Col. Allan R. Bacon Jr, read it and his opinion of books counts more to me than my own. Molly Moore acepted and oportunity, and this book was her product. A Woman at War : Storming Kuwait With the U.S. Marines, a great read.