Product Description: The crisis in the Gulf of 1990-1 affected more than just the regional powers in the area. Rippling outward, its military, economic and political effects were felt throughout the international political system, testing US steadfastness in the face of Saddam Hussein’s political survival, European ability to form a united front on foreign policy issues and the effectiveness of the UN in confronting international aggression...read more

Product Description: This is an interdisciplinary collection of essays which studies the complex relationship between the historical Gulf war of 1990-1991, and those myths, narratives and images commonly drawn on to explain it. A linking theme through the volume is the shadow of Vietnam, how the Gulf war was perhaps the culminating event in what has come to be known as "the Vietnam syndrome"...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: This book tells the true story of how the benevolent and paternal despot, Uncle Sadammy (who just likes to pat young boys on the head) tried to liberate his cousins to the south (over their loud objections). How he withstood 4000 hours of severe finger-wagging by the world community and how he scorned 1000 hours of "battlefield preparation-H" by Yankee Air Pirates...read more

Product Description: This book is about the U.S. rush to arms in the Persian Gulf, the tragic loss of life on both sides, the destruction inflicted on Kuwait and Iraq, and the many uncertainties that confront America in the aftermath of the war. It reflects the views of millions who believe that the war could have been prevented through diplomacy and negotiation...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Sheds new light on the causes and consequences of Desert Storm through firsthand war reports and commentary on U. S. foreign policy and the significance of the changing global political climate. 15,000 first printing. National ad/promo.

Product Description: This book analyzes the factors which led to the Persian Gulf War (2 August 1990 - 28 February 1991). It presents a persuasive argument that the war did not result from any aggression on the part of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, but rather from the public and secret machinations of the United States of America...read more

Spotlights the Americans involved in the Persian Gulf through profiles and letters, and includes brief accounts of all who died

Includes his life and briefings